Piet de Paepe
Partner,
Global Chemicals Practice Lead, with 30+ years of leadership in strategy, innovation, and industrial growth
About Piet
Expertise
Piet de Paepe is the Global Practice Lead for Bain’s Chemicals practice.
He has over 20 years of experience leading strategy, innovation, and growth projects across the chemicals and heavy process industries. Piet has supported more than 500 client engagements, helping develop and scale major accounts across Europe and globally.
He regularly authors perspectives on key trends shaping the chemicals sector and is recognized for his contributions to industry thinking. Before joining our firm, Piet held senior operational and executive roles in several industrial companies, including FINA/TOTAL, where he was an assistant plant manager and later a supply chain optimization manager, and Punch International, where he served as general manager of multiple businesses. He also worked as a divisional manager at Domo NV.
Piet holds an MBA from Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School and a Master of Science in electromechanical engineering from the University of Ghent.
Recent Insights
- “Lower Costs, Faster Adoption: Closing the Sustainable Innovation Gap,” The Visionary CEO’s Guide to Sustainability,November 2023, Report
- “Sustainability vs. Strong Financials: Now You Don’t Have to Choose,” Article, May 2023
- “Belgian Companies Use ESG to Create Value and Differentiate,” Brief, February 2023
- “Local Disruptions with Global Implications: How the War Affects the Chemicals Sector,” Brief, May 2022
- “In Chemicals, Invest to Outperform,” Snap Chart, August 2018