Patrick Smets, CEO, Submer is a seasoned and successful leader and entrepreneur with a track record of building out new and innovative digital solutions within the B2B industry 4.0 space (IoT, software, high tech, telecom, insurance and banking). Highly motivated with a proven ability to develop people, leading to a broad followership. Experienced in globally commercializing and scaling all aspects of a business. Highly successful in advising but also in hands-on implementing process improvements leading to a broad and deep knowledge skill set across all business functions. Very resilient with a never give up mentality, built up by 12 years of military experience.