Paul Van Brenkelen

Paul van Brenkelen, General Manager China/Director, ESG and Traceability Mr. van Brenkelen is a business professional with 28 years of experience in quality assurance, supply chain, sustainability, and innovation, having worked for various TIC companies. Since 2010 involved in renewable energy-related third-party services (wind/solar). Before joining CEA, Mr. van Brenkelen worked in various senior leadership positions with SGS, Bureau Veritas, TUV NORD, and the startup and incubation scene related to ESG aspects. Innovation, product development, sustainability, change management, and KAM have been the main drivers for various new global businesses managed by him. Including the roll-out of renewable energy-related services in the Far East. Sustainability and board involvement drive the ESG agenda for firms with differences amongst jurisdictions. An area Mr. van Brenkelen further specialized in and a valuable expansion of his long-term TIC/QA expertise. Mr. van Brenkelen holds a BASC in Agricultural Science, MSc in Agronomy, Master of Applied Business Research (MABR), Post-graduates in Company Direction and Corporate Governance, and currently pursues a DBA. Mr. van Brenkelen resides in Shanghai, China.