Jamie Jia Mei Soon-Kesteloot (Ph.d

Jamie Jia Mei Soon-Kesteloot (Ph.D, LL.M, CPVA) is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in innovation management and intellectual property. Currently serving as the Head of Protection and Valorisation of Innovation at EssilorLuxottica, Jamie has a pivotal role in managing R&D innovation across various domains, including smart eyewear and emerging technologies. Alongside this position, Jamie is the President of I3PM International Institute for Intellectual Property Management, a jury member for the Cartier Women's Initiative, and the founder of NextUp/Ne互tUp. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore and an LL.M in IP Law from the Center for International Intellectual Property Studies. Jamie's career encompasses significant roles in leading organizations such as Saint-Gobain and Chartered Semiconductor, contributing to advancements in materials science and technology.