Valerie is currently CEO at Qpinch, a cleantech scale up in Antwerp. Qpinch developed a technology to generate carbon neutral energy from industrial waste heat. Qpinch has to goal to enable energy efficiency and decarbonization of the heat required for industrial processes. Prior to joining Qpinch, she spent 20+ years at ExxonMobil where she held several national and international management positions in Europe and USA, leading business units, developing global strategy and lead business transformation.

Valerie participates in several initiatives to support career development and to promote inclusion and diversity. In addition, she is an independent member of the Board of Ekopak, an global ESG-driven company that markets circular water solutions with the goal to disconnect the industry from the drinking water network and pursuing 100% circular water use. Ekopak is listed at Euronext Brussels