Edith is an innovation passionate, with >10 years of experience bringing Science, Business, and People together. Possessing deep technical and managerial knowledge on innovation strategies of companies ranging from start-ups to multinationals. Confident multicultural-aware leader, embracing the values of honesty, dedication, and dignity, and ensuring work delivery compliant with the highest standards. Willing to dive into the most challenging projects, improving action plans, and happily leading the way on difficult paths.
Edith holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Antwerp (Belgium) and the University of Guanajuato (Mexico). She is currently working asAdvisor to the CEO on Research Infrastructure Policyfor the international non-profit association EBRAINS. EBRAINS is a European digital research infrastructure that enables a new era in brain research. EBRAINS’ goal is to accelerate the effort to understand human brain function and disease. Previously, Edith developed in Academia and in the Private Sector in Europe, holding various positions at the University of Antwerp, the Port of Antwerp and Deloitte.