Rob Kirschbaum

Expertise

Chemicals and Water Treatment

Biography

Rob Kirschbaum is the former vice-president of Open Innovation at DSM and has more than 35 years of experience fostering several innovations. For 15 years, Rob was responsible for corporate new business development at DSM, spinning-in and spinning-out concepts and companies, and subsequently for setting up the corporate venturing activities. He received the prestigious Giulio Natta Award in 2010 for his contributions to the development of various technologies and materials. He is considered a thought leader in open innovation.

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