Karel Devos is an R&D Manager specializing in mooring, with over 15 years of experience in floating oil and gas projects and a strong focus on sustainability, strategy, and innovation. Currently, Karel holds positions at Bexco nv and Bekaert, where responsibilities include leading R&D initiatives and business development in floating wind technologies. Karel previously worked as a Rope Design Engineer Offshore at Bexco and contributed to the company's growth by de-risking markets and collaborating with top industry players. They earned a Master’s degree in Engineering Architecture from Ghent University and a Master’s in Materials Engineering, specializing in Polymers and Composites, from KU Leuven.
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Ghent, Belgium