Joeri Vandewinkel is Chief Marketing Officer for Stainless Europe and Services & Solutions Europe at Aperam, where he leads the company's commercial and marketing strategy across its European stainless steel and distribution businesses. With more than three decades of experience in the metals and industrial sectors, he has built a strong track record in commercial leadership, business development, customer engagement and market strategy. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of sales, marketing, and leadership roles at Aperam, including serving as CEO for S&S Germany and Benelux, Commercial Director for Capital Goods & Distribution, Revenue Management and developing deep expertise in stainless steel markets, industrial value chains, and customer-focused growth initiatives.

Joeri holds an MBA from Université catholique de Louvain and a Master's degree in Applied Economics from KU Leuven. Combining a strong academic foundation with extensive industry experience, he is recognized for his strategic vision, customer-centric approach, and leadership in driving growth and innovation across the European stainless steel industry.