Lisbeth Jacobs

Experience

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  CNRS

  Oct 1995 - Nov 1995

  Researcher

  Research within the "Human Capital and Mobility Network" on the determination of ternary phase diagrams

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  Bekaert

  Mar 1999 - Aug 2012

  Director of research and development activity in China for both Materials Transformation Technologies and Advanced Coating Technologies, the two core competencies of Bekaert, while still managing the Materials Transformation Technologies R&D team in Belgium remotely. Head of the Materials Transformation Technologies department, one of two R&D departments within Bekaert related to Bekaert’s two core competencies. Managed a team of 100+ R&D managers, technicians and pilot plant operators. Head of Recruitment & Selection worldwide. Move from a decentralized paper-based approach to an interconnected e-enabled approach for all recruitment and selection activities of the Group worldwide. Identifying and pursuing external growth opportunities for Bekaert, as well as supporting organic growth projects.

  • R&D Director China

    Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Corporate Technology Manager Material Transformation Technologies

    Dec 2008 - Aug 2012

  • Global Recruitment & Selection Manager

    Feb 2006 - Nov 2008

  • Corporate Business Development Manager

    Jul 2000 - Feb 2006

  • Project Manager Metal Fibres

    Mar 1999 - Jun 2000
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  The ICEHOUSE

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2014

  Director Strategy & Development

  Responsibility for new product development and strategic projects.One of these is the Icehouse Business of International Quality™ (BIQ™) project. This project puts a framework in place geared towards drastically decreasing the time it takes to become an internationally successful NZ business. The end game for The Icehouse is a hands-on and practical recipe that NZ businesses will follow to accelerate their growth.About The ICEHOUSEThe ICEHOUSE Business Growth Centre provides startup entrepreneurs and business owners with the knowledge, tools and contacts to grow their skills businesses. The ICEHOUSE recognises the inportance of SMEs to the New Zealand economy. The offerings include: business growth programmes for SMEs; a business incubator for start-ups; and New Zealand’s largest group of Angel Investors. Established in 2001, The ICEHOUSE is a collaborative partnership between The University of Auckland Business School, The Boston Consulting Group, Telecom and Gen-i, BNZ, Ernst & Young, HP, and Microsoft. Show less

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  Return On Science

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2016

  Member of the Physical Science Investment Committee
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  Wellington Drive Technologies Ltd

  May 2013 - Feb 2020

  Non-executive Director

  Chair of the Audit & Risk CommitteeChair of the Technology & Innovation CommitteeWellington focuses on energy saving electronically commutated motors and fans for refrigerated display cases. All our ECR motors use Wellington’s proprietary and patented designs, which have been refined and developed over the past 20 years to meet demanding service conditions worldwide. Our products are in service in 45 countries, and we are proud to be trusted by leading global brands. Wellington is a worldwide organization with offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and manufacturing facilities in East Asia. We maintain a large, highly skilled engineering team specializing in electronically commutated motor (ECM) and application technology in its 3,170 m² (34,122 sq ft) Technology Support Centre in Auckland, New Zealand.Wellington’s commitment to outstanding customer service means that experienced application engineers are available at each worldwide location to provide support to our customers. Show less

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  Consulate of Belgium in Auckland

  Aug 2013 - now

  Honorary Consul of Belgium
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  Institute of Directors in New Zealand

  Sept 2013 - now

  Full Member

  The Institute of Directors in New Zealand (Inc) promotes excellence in corporate governance, represents directors’ interests and facilitates their professional development through education and training. It is a membership organisation of around 4,800 individuals representing the spectrum of New Zealand enterprise, from the public and private sectors. Our Mission Enable and encourage New Zealand boards and board members to add value to their organisations and adopt the highest standards of corporate governance. Show less

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  ArcAngels

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2015

  Member of the Steering Committee

  The financial empowerment of women has long been proven to be a core component of economic development globally. ArcAngels is a member-based angel investment organisation focused on building investor knowledge and dedicated to investing in early stage businesses that are led or managed by women across New Zealand.http://www.arcangels.co.nz/

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  Auckland UniServices Limited

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2019

  Executive Director International

  Responsibility for the portfolio of international activities of UniServices Ltd. UniServices has a wide range of international activities and contracts including in the health area with a focus on pre-clinical and clinical drug development and high value nutrition product development, the science and engineering areas with a.o. geothermal, aluminium smelter, climate change adaptation, robotics, advanced composite manufacturing and bio-engineering activities and the education area with a focus on English as a Second Language, Leadership, Schooling Improvement and customized programs. The international team serves large multinational clients as well as different government agencies and companies in different countries in South East Asia, North Asia, The Middle East, Europe and the USA. Several of the larger contracts are delivered in-country. Auckland UniServices Limited is the commercial research, consulting and knowledge transfer company of the University of Auckland - dedicated to connecting the University’s capabilities to business and investors, Government and the community. Show less

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  Auckland Consular Corps

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2018

  Member of the Executive Committee
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  Energia Potior

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

  Board Member

  Energia Potior is a partnership between Auckland UniServices Limited and Yunca Holdings Limited. Auckland UniServices Limited is the commercialisation arm of The University of Auckland, and Yunca Holdings Limited is a private sector manufacturing and engineering company.The joint venture, with assistance from the Light Metals Research Centre, and other private sector contractors, enables Energia Potior to deliver the EnPot technology globally by a specialist team that provides a total turn-key solution to our clients. EnPot is a patented new mechanical technology that can be cost effectively retro-fitted to 90% of the world's aluminium smelters. EnPot breaks the restraints of the current cell design by opening up the operating energy-use window, fundamentally transforming the way aluminium smelters consume energy during the smelting process. EnPot™ was developed and patented by a team of researchers and engineers from the Light Metals Research Centre, Yunca Engineering, and Energia Potior Ltd, and is considered one of the most important breakthroughs in aluminium smelting in 125 years. Show less

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  The University of Auckland Innovation Institute China

  Nov 2016 - Jun 2019

  Legal Representative/Chairwoman

  The University of Auckland Innovation Institute China is a Wholly-Foreign Owned Entity (WFOE) with UniServices Ltd as its sole shareholder. The Institute is the University of Auckland's center for commercial research, innovation and IP commercialization in China . The Institute facilitates joint research undertaken by the University of Auckland and Chinese universities and research institutes, commercial research undertaken for Chinese companies and international companies with a presence in China, and the spin-out of start-up companies in China. The Institute offers a safe pathway for international clients with a desire to undertake commercial research in China in collaboration with the University of Auckland. The University of Auckland Innovation Institute is located in the Science Park innovation precinct in the Hangzhou Economic & Technological Development Area (HEDA). Within a new 2800m2 building, the Institute offers meeting rooms, conference facilities and closed office areas which can also be booked for client meetings, seminars, functions or as workspace by our research and commercial partners , enabling closer collaborations with Chinese universities, government agencies and businesses. Show less

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  Fletcher Building

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2021

  Leadership of the innovation and sustainability teams which have come together in one larger, integrated team on 1 July 2020. In addition to innovation initiatives and activities as outlined in the previous role description, the team focuses on defining, reporting and supporting Fletcher Building’s sustainability commitments. In 2019 Fletcher Building committed to achieving a 30% reduction in Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect) carbon emissions by 2030. This target is based on keeping global temperature increases below two degrees Celsius. This target is verified by the Science Based Targets initiative, a recognised international third-party verification body, and aligns with the Paris agreement goals. Show less Leadership of a team of innovation executives representing expertise across a wide range of areas, from low carbon concrete to environmentally sustainable and high performing building products, and digital innovation across horizontal, vertical and residential construction, including advanced Building Information Modelling and digital twins, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, operational optimisation and Artificial Intelligence, advanced imaging technologies, and modular construction. We sponsor, initiate and drive incremental and step change innovation initiatives across the Fletcher companies. As a team of Business Builders, we shape innovative ideas into commercial successes. Show less

  • General Manager Innovation & Sustainability

    Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

  • General Manager Innovation

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
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  Northpower

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2022

  Non Executive Director
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  BRANZ

  Aug 2020 - now

  Non Executive Director
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  Gallagher Animal Management

  Apr 2021 - now

  • Chief Executive - Animal Management

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Global General Manager Animal Management

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2023
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  Agritech Industry Transformation Plan

  May 2022 - May 2024

  Steering Committee Member
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  Goodnature

  Oct 2022 - now

  Non Executive Director