Ward Snoeck leads the Technology & Innovation Projects Office at Bekaert, driving strategic initiatives that transform the company across it's business lines. With a strong background in energy technologies, Ward has played a key role in accelerating Bekaert’s hydrogen technologies program and launched disruptive wire technology in electric mobility solutions. Known as an intrapreneur, he has a proven track record of starting new ventures within the company, turning innovative ideas into impactful business opportunities. His focus is on aligning technology and product development with business strategy, managing the innovation funnel, fostering disruptive innovation, and executing projects with tangible results.