Frank Christiaens is a seasoned business leader with vast experience in general, business, and cross-cultural management across North and South America, Asia Pacific and Europe. He has successfully introduced new technologies and products from early prototypes to mass market adoption. His background spans multiple industries including telecom, data centers, electronics, software, engineering, program management, technology introduction, service operations, AR/VR, sustainability, EVs, and fundraising.

Frank’s educational background comprises a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management, a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Civil Electromechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Electronics, Telecommunications, Image Recognition, Recursive Programming, and A.I. from KU Leuven, and additional coursework in Image Recognition, Recursive Programming, and A.I. from Imperial College London.

Frank’s professional journey has been diverse and includes serving as an Operating Partner at Upper Stage Ventures, Co-Founder at homeD, Advisor at several companies, Board Member at various organizations, CEO, Founder, Board Member at CLEARink Displays, Managing Partner at XPCP Management Corporation, and Vice-President Asia Pacific at Alcatel. He has also held positions within the European Commission and Telesur.

Frank’s expertise spans from managing global teams to launching new technology products and scaling businesses. His vast board experience has also allowed him to develop strong governance and strategic planning skills. His interests include emerging technology trends, sustainability, EVs, and cross-cultural management.