Maxime Peeters

Maxime Peeters

Projectleader Energy transition

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Business Developer New Energies at VOPAK | Belgium's 40U40 | Ammonia - Methanol - Hydrogen

  • Education

    • KU Leuven

      2007 - 2010
      Bachelor Geotechnical - mechanical engineering
    • Universiteit Antwerpen

      2010 - 2015
      Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Architecture Magna Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Master design studio by professor Christian Kieckens

    • Technical University of Munich

      2013 - 2014
      Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Architecture Master
  • Experience

    • Architecture Workroom Brussels thinktank

      Dec 2015 - Jul 2019
      Projectleader Energy transition

      - Process coordination of explorations in urban future developments- Research on energy transition and spatial development- Policy and industry stakeholder engagement- Setting up and guiding research by design on complex urban (design) challenges- Cultural productions and (public) events- Public speakingwww.architectureworkroom.eu

    • Rotterdamse Academie van Bouwkunst

      Sept 2019 - Jan 2022
      Guest professor

      Guiding urbanism design students through complex sustainable transition challenges from a multi-stakeholder and spatial perspective. The focus of the studio is on the future of ports as energy and production hubs.

    • Port of Antwerp-Bruges

      Oct 2019 - Mar 2024
      Program Manager Hydrogen

      Port of Antwerp-Bruges plays an active and pioneering role in the hydrogen economy and intends to take up a leading position as a European hub for the import, production, use and transit of hydrogen.Responsible for the program management and steering of projectmanager/expert team which I built from the start. Experience with strategy, marketing, public affairs/advocacy, business development and communication.

    • ENERGY CULTURE

      Sept 2021 - Sept 2021
      Founder

      www.energyculture.euA platform for photography, reflection and interaction on the culture of our energy infrastructure

    • Belgium's 40 under 40

      Sept 2022 - Oct 2022

      A diverse community of 40 societal leaders under 40 are selected every year to embark on a leadership & impact journey. A concrete project with Guberna on ESG governance for Board Members was initiated by our group.

      • Fellow

        Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
      • Alumni

        Sept 2022 - Sept 2022
    • Vopak

      Mar 2024 - now
      Business Developer New Energies

      Business development for the newly acquired 100ha site in Port of Antwerp: Vopak Energy Park Antwerp. Responsible for the strategic commercial development of ammonia, cracker and methanol projects. Also focusing on public affairs related to new energies.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leadership program (Strategy-Finance-Marketing)

      Antwerp Management School
      Jun 2023
    • Advocacy & Effective Influencing

      The Clingendael Institute
      Mar 2025
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Maxime Peeters
      Benelux Academic Architecture Award 2014 Vitra Belux and Vitra Netherlands Jan 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Cultural Centers of Beveren Kruibeke Zwijndrecht on May 2025
      Cultural Centers of Beveren Kruibeke ZwijndrechtAssociated with Maxime Peeters
    • Founder

      Issued by Energyculture.eu on Sept 2021
      Energyculture.euAssociated with Maxime Peeters
    • Founder

      Issued by Onruimte on Jan 2013
      OnruimteAssociated with Maxime Peeters