Paul van Brenkelen

NED @Foria HK Ltd

Business Development Manager🔥 Startup Founder💼 C-level Executive👍 Sales & BizDevCEO🧑‍🔬 Engineer🧨 ConsultingFood Engineer🧮 EducationAdvisorLecturerEngagement Manager

A senior executive with regional and global responsibilities for Quality Assurance, Innovation & Market Development, Supply Chain Improvements, Sustainability & ESG, Efficiency & Change Management and Digital Transformation. Acts as a KAM and advisory for clients and institutions providing for continuous process improvement, sustainable technological innovations, supply chain compliance for complex scenarios in geopolitical sensitive scenarios. Delivering paradigm shifting industry leading solutions based on value-add interactions with C-suite and board representatives. Solutions and services for supply chain improvement and ESG based on innovative methods applying Risk Management methods providing for Brand Protection. A life-long learner wishing to add his experience, degrees/designations and corporate governance research to sustainability-focused businesses requiring Asian experience.

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Work Background

Clean Energy Associates (CEA)Director, ESG and Traceability

Jun. 2021Shanghai, ChinaResponsible for deliverables of ESG and supply chain related services through CEA's global team. CEA's team through its best-in-class services focuses on ensuring quality across all aspects of the solar and energy storage industries. And have been instrumental in supporting the installation of 85GW of solar power in 63 countries reducing 90,142,500 tones of CO2 emissions.

EQOLOGICNon-Executive Director & co-Founder

Apr. 2021Shanghai, ChinaEQOLOGIC: https://www.equasia-group.com/esg-advisory/ As an independent adviser, with offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, EQOLOGIC offers unrivaled expertise and experience concerning all issues surrounding sustainability and ESG in a Chinese and broader Asian context. The Equasia group has been active in China for over 20 years, in corporate finance, project finance, legal and regulatory issues, compliance and other related areas. EQOLOGIC adds unique expertise in corporate governance, sustainability projects and the field of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC). As sustainability, responsible investing, and ESG are rapidly developing in China and SE Asia, we are happy to discuss any specific needs you may have, to share how our experience can assist you (https://www.equasia-group.com/contact/).

Foria (HK) Ltd.Non Executive Director

Jan. 2014Hong Kong SARProvided consultancy for startups (mobile freon testing solution, water repellent electrical coating, luxurious mechanical watches). Responsible for business plans, fundraising, HR, corporate governance, marketing, incubator applications, and business development. Consultancy for TIC market; SME’s, government, expert groups. Lead multiple projects, where complex product development, government, and institutional requirements, product certification, and testing questions are involved with a focus on agribusiness, food, sustainability, environment, and social compliance.

TÜV Asia Pacific LtdRegional Holding CEO & Regional Manager Far East

Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2014Hong Kong SARManaged all business units in the Far East countries, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements and protocols. Built business performance and market share penetration into regional markets focused on industrial and renewable energy-related services, establishing new services into product portfolios of subsidiaries. Replaced and recruited, led, and mentoring staff, creating an environment that encouraged achievement of overall growth targets and respective financial figures. Instigated various change management initiatives for legal compliance in China and business improvement in Japan.

Bureau Veritas Hong Kong Ltd. Director EU, Technical Services

Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2009Hong KongSpearheaded operational delivery improvement in Asia based on regulatory changes and client demand in Europe through better management of the European technical team of 70 with eight direct reports. Responsible for a budget of €9m for the European-Asian technical services support. Headed various new service delivery concepts for Supply Chain Improvement and Knowledge Management.

Bureau Veritas Hong Kong Ltd. Director, NSD (New Service Development)

Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009Hong KongAssisted in the development of the global New Product Development team and strategy, establishing policies and procedures for food-related services for retail, brands, and supply chain. Performed first pilots with Wall-Mart and Dollar General (food) vendors in Asia. Developed new service concepts and deliveries based on market anticipation, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape.

Bureau Veritas Hong Kong Ltd. Manager – Auditing, Project Management & IT

Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007Hong KongAppointed for newly created product development and innovation role at Asian headquarters. Developed precursor of data mining, creating a weighted-average, section-driven checklist providing relevant and focused feedback to clients on metrics and improvements. Initiated efficiency improvement by instigating mobile reporting as a utilization rate improving the tool. Cooperated with the global IT team for redeveloping customer-focused IT and reporting systems. Responsible as Key Account Manager for various European and American retailers and brands. Global Food Team member for developing a business plan, services, hiring of staff for rolling out Asian focussed food services for inspections, testing, and audits.

SGS Business Unit Manager

Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2005The Netherlands/BelgiumResponsible for the implementation of a reinvigorated sales culture to the SGS Netherlands (CTS Food Certification) and SGS S&SC (Benelux) business units following the departure of a poorly performing manager.

SGS BOSS Business Implementation Manager

Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2004SwitzerlandAssisted in defining and implementing a new back-office-system (BOSS)(Oracle11i) for a global group of 20 countries delivering 80% of the revenue. Critical relationship building with reginal and country managers prior to implementation.

SGS Division Manager (Incl. SGS AgroControl)

Jan. 1994 - Dec. 2003Spijkenisse, South Holland, NetherlandsManaged SGS AgroControl, Consumer Product Divison, and Certification Department. Responsible for building a specialized agricultural process and systems audit department, winning large horticultural and floricultural projects throughout The Netherlands.