Industry Experts

Our Industry Experts are seasoned business leaders with deep expertise in fundraising, go-to-market strategies, and scaling start-ups – combined with strong knowledge of the photonics industry. Led by the Industry Expert President Robert Harrison, each expert has been carefully matched with a company based on their background and the strategic priority of the company members. Through a tailored Business Guidance track, they provide targeted insights, strategic support, and access to valuable networks to help each company accelerate its path to growth. 

Alexander Banz
Swiss Post

Anne Lebreton-Wolf
Independent Expert

Boudewijn Docter
High Tech XL

Christopher Leburn
University of Strathclyde

Darren Martindill
Hamamatsu (United States)

Hugues Bultot
Deep/Hard tech serial entrepreneur

Jorn Smeets
Photon Delta

Karen Bach
Independent Expert

Marek Kotelnicki
VIGO Ventures

Qurein Biewenga
Photon Delta

Richard Clarke
PHABulous

Robert Harrison
Sonnenberg Harrison

Shuli Cohen Shwartz
Robin Consulting

Thomas Nastas
EIC Business Coach