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Wouter Ghyout

Wouter Ghyout

Group Director Sustainable Value Chain, Umicore NV/SA, Belgium

PhD in environmental engineering from University of Gent (Belgium). Worked at research institutes in Norway (Sintef) and Belgium (Vito) and joined Umicore in 2000.  Worked in various positions including research, sales, product stewardship and regulatory
compliance.

Now responsible for Umicore’s strategic approach to sustainability in the value chain which includes responsible sourcing, compliance with chemical regulations and product stewardship globally.