Grisja Lobbestael

Grisja Lobbestael currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Flanders Make, focusing on enhancing the global competitiveness of Flemish manufacturing through innovation and research support for diverse manufacturing entities. Lobbestael's previous experience includes a notable tenure as CEO of Direct Coating Companies at SIOEN, contributing to the Executive Committee and overseeing an expansive range of products in technical textiles. Lobbestael also held the position of General Manager at SIOEN and served on the Board of Directors for Blauwe Cluster vzw, where various partnerships for economic activities at sea were facilitated. Additional roles include Board Member of Flanders' Maritime Cluster and Sales & Marketing Manager at Barco, alongside a foundation in technical management at Packo Inox. Lobbestael's educational background comprises degrees from prestigious institutions, including Vlerick Business School and HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht.