Vanessa is regenerative and circular innovation specialist with a passion for a nature-inspired life. She is Co-Founder & CEO of Circonnact, the circular innovation organization that empowers people, regions and companies to thrive on all levels by circular, regenerative and nature-inspired principles. Central in her work is inspiring and activating people for sustainable innovation as well as creating and implementing it locally and globally. For more than 7 years Vanessa has been leading innovation projects in the field of circular economy, energy and environment in collaboration with international organizations and companies such as World Resource Institute, TU Delft, FNR, Colruyt, Uniper, Nouryon.