Kris Van Gasse

Chief Technology Officer at FUCHS Lubricants (China) Ltd

Shanghai, China

About

Experienced Research And Development professional with a demonstrated history of working in the chemicals industry. Strong research professional skilled in Lubricants, Fuels, Fuel Additives, Automotive Aftermarket products, Coolants, Brake Fluids, Petroleum, ISO Standards, Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D). Solid Project Management experience.

Experience

  • Member of the Editorial Board at China Bearing Journal
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (Shanghai, China)
    • National Chairman R&D Working Group
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • National Vice Chairman R&D Working Group
      Mar 2023 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      The European Chamber serves as the voice of European business in China and provides an avenue of communication with Chinese and European political and economic circles. Support the Chair in driving development of the Working Group and represent this Group in communicating messages to policymakers and stakeholders in China and in Europe. Take over responsibilities in absence of the Chair.

  • Professor of Industry at Suzhou University of Science and Technology | 苏州科技大学
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • FUCHS Lubricants (China) Ltd (7 yrs)
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    • Chief Technology Officer, R&D and Innovation
      Oct 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Vice President R&D
      Jul 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • R&D Manager at Solventis
    Feb 2017 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Product development for Solventis Automotive range (brake fluids and coolants), technology and regulatory support on solvents and screenwash, HS&E management and Regulatory management. Technology and manufacturing support for Kilfrost aircraft de-icing and anti-icing fluids.