Werner Poot holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master’s in Industrial Engineering. He began his career in the industrial sector, initially in operational roles, before transitioning to finance. For seven years, he was an investment manager at Ackermans & van Haaren, including five years as a member of the Executive Committee. Werner has served on the board of directors of various companies, both in Belgium and abroad, and was also operationally involved in the management buyout of a manufacturing company.