Merel Claes

Merel Claes is a sustainability professional with a diverse background in design and innovation. She currently holds the position of Sustainable Supply Chain Facilitator and Industrial PhD Student at Electrolux Professional Group.4

Professional Background

Merel has an impressive educational background, holding two master's degrees in design and sustainability. She has accumulated 14 years of interdisciplinary work experience, during which she has served as a researcher, coach, and consultant.4

Recent Career Developments

In the past six months, Merel has been undergoing significant changes in her professional life. She has been integrating into a new country, learning a new language, and exploring new professional opportunities.1 This transition appears to be part of a larger life change, as she mentioned closing some chapters in her life and physically moving away from Belgium, her country of birth and home for the past ten years.2

Areas of Expertise

As a sustainability professional, Merel has experience in:

• Helping corporations, entrepreneurs, students, and networks
• Facilitating sustainable supply chains
• Conducting research as part of her Industrial PhD
• Coaching and consulting on sustainability matters5

Personal Approach

Merel seems to have a reflective and philosophical approach to life and work. She has shared thoughts on the transient nature of experiences, stating "Everything arises and eventually passes away".23 This perspective likely informs her approach to sustainability and professional challenges.

Merel Claes maintains an active presence on LinkedIn under the username merelclaes, where she shares insights about her work, personal reflections, and professional journey in the field of sustainability.