Hans Daems

Hans Daems is an experienced professional in corporate communications and sustainability, currently serving as the Global Sustainability Communications Director and Group Public Affairs Officer at Hitachi since January 2008, where responsibilities include overseeing corporate communications, branding, and CSR activities across Europe. Previous roles include serving as COP26 Director at CSR Europe from June 2011 to June 2022, Chair of the Board of Directors at SigmaKalon, and various communication positions at Total, PetroFina, Finaneste, and Sunair. Hans Daems holds degrees from Ghent University and the University of Antwerp, along with an academic exchange at the University of Amsterdam focused on computer linguistics.