Joost Pâques

Joost Pâques is a seasoned professional in sustainable business development and environmental technology, currently serving as Managing Director at Paques Biomaterials since April 2021. In addition to this role, Pâques is a Board Member of SUSPACC, which focuses on enhancing the green and circular industry for SMEs, and holds a position as Non Executive Director at Senbis Polymer Innovations B.V. A Board Member at BeStart, Pâques aids sustainability startups with valuable education and networking opportunities. Pâques previously held various leadership roles at Paques between 2009 and 2021, and has contributed to several advisory and board positions, including with the Netherlands Enabling Watertechnology Fund and Envaqua. Pâques holds an MBA from INSEAD and an M.Sc. in Bioproces Engineering from Delft University of Technology.