Rixensart, Walloon Region, Belgium
Manager with 20 years experience in engineering projects in renewable energy sector (biomass/bioenergy, Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power, Wind, Hydrogen and green gas) and waste management industry. Demonstrated skills for managing multicultural teams to reach business objectives (Sales and P&L). Strong focus for achievement and quality.
As a member of the management team, I am responsible for Business Development of the Elicio group, for both onshore and offshore wind projects.
Overall responsibility for the consulting and engineering activities in the gas, LNG, green and blue hydrogen and derived fuels (methanol, e-methane, ammonia…) within Energy Business Line
Leading the consultancy and engineering business in green hydrogen, battery storage and solar PV within the Belgian Business Unit.
In charge of business development of our engineering and consultancy activities in the energy sector. Focus on Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Biomass) projects in Europe and Africa, both for private and public clients.
Within the Geographical Entity Belgium of Tractebel, in charge of consultancy and engineering assignments in the field of Solar (photovoltaic and CSP), Biomass and Geothermal energy. Responsibilities include steering a team of project managers and engineers, defining business and commercial strategy and leading innovation initiatives within the company.
In charge of commercial development and sales of the thermal renewable business within the Power & Gas department, covering energy from biomass and waste, Concentrated Solar Power and geothermal energy. Together with the Product Director, I define the overall strategy of the Product. Responsible for tender preparation and submission, including setting-up of partnerships. Responsible of the succesfull delivery of the contracted services and accountable for the correponding P&L. Management of a team of project managers and engineers in charge of the project. Key projects: 2 x 50 MW CSP projects in India, technical advisory for 140MW geothermal PP in Kenya,
Leading a team of project managers and engineers delivering consulting and engineering services in renewable energy generation, specifically biomass-to-energy, concentrated solar power and geothermal energy.
In charge of various Waste-to-Energy investment projects in Netherlands and United Kingdom. Projects include successful refurbishment of 500kt/y WTE plant in Edmonton, London, technical specifications and procurement of a new 240kt/y WTE facilty in Cornwall. Participation in several PFI procurement processes.