Vincent B.

Vincent B. has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Vincent began their career as an Application Engineer at Furon, where they worked on the development of new plastic extrusion, co-extrusion, and thermoforming products and processes. From there, Vincent joined Sika as a Project Manager, where they coordinated multiple projects involving automotive plastic components for clients such as PSA, Renault, Volkswagen, Seat, and Honda. Vincent then moved up to the role of Program Management Group Leader and later became the Engineering Manager for Europe at Sika. In these roles, they led and managed engineering teams and contributed to the development of innovative solutions in the fields of automotive acoustic, sealing, and structural reinforcement. Vincent's achievements during their time at Sika include the development of glass-filled structural plastic components bonded to metal for improved crash performance and fuel efficiency, as well as the identification of key material properties to develop new chemical formulations for faster cycle times and reduced material usage. Most recently, Vincent worked at ViMa Consulting SPRL as a Senior Consultant and Co-owner, specializing in fields such as automotive, packaging, plastic injection molding, 3D printing, and innovation. In this role, they were responsible for technology assessments, opportunity analysis, business plan reviews, product re-engineering, functional and risk analysis, design optimization, cost reduction, customer added value, and recycling. Vincent's extensive experience and contributions in various roles demonstrate their expertise in the field of engineering and innovation.

Vincent B. attended Université catholique de Louvain from 1990 to 1995, where they obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering. No specific field of study was mentioned.