Dries Vanneste

Dries Vanneste currently serves as the Sustainability Manager at Barco, responsible for the global sustainability program and a key contributor to Barco's corporate strategy through the Sustainable Impact Journey. Previous roles include Sustainability Manager at KBC Bank & Verzekering and Expert in Sustainability & Circular Economy at Agoria, where project management and stakeholder engagement were paramount. Vanneste has a strong background as a trainer and advocate for circular economy policies and environmental legislation, alongside board memberships at Valipac and Febelauto. Prior experience includes consulting at Hill+Knowlton Strategies and Brussels Airport Company, as well as traineeships at the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs and the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the EU. Dries Vanneste holds multiple degrees from KU Leuven and other institutions, focusing on European politics, project management, and history.