Through 15 years of technology watch activities, drawing up roadmaps for various industries (such as mechatronics, manufacturing and ICT) and setting up research projects and iniatives, Pieter has gained a broad overview of innovation, technology and the future strategies for the technological industry. Within the Corporate Development Department, he supports the set-up of iniatives and projects and the development of strategic innovation plans for the technological industry, for Sirris and for companies within the technological industry (SOC Maakindustrie, SIM Flanders and the masterplan "Innovation for the technological industry", among others).
In 1984, Pieter obtained a Masters' degree in Mechanical Engineering from KU Leuven.