Rudi De Smet possesses extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering, currently serving as the Head of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Advanced Planning Systems (APS) at Aperam Genk since May 1998. Prior roles include positions as a Simulation Engineer at Egemin and SimCon AS, an Assistant at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, and a Lecturer in Business at Copperbelt University. Rudi De Smet holds a Master of Science in Industrial Management and a Master of Science in Computer Science from KU Leuven, as well as a degree in Maths and Science from Koninklijke Cadettenschool.