Anja Sinke

Starthub mentor

Anja Sinke is a skilled technology leader with over 15 years of global experience in the energy industry (BP Int. Ltd.). As technology manager she has led the BP intern global network of scientists and technologist (1400 members). This interdisciplinary network acted as a focal point for technology innovation involving a wide array of disciplines, including environmental, biosciences, digital, chemistry, and fluid modelling.

I'm passionate about technology as key to progressing the UN sustainable development goals. I’ve been mentor/advisor to several start-ups in sustainability, low-carbon and health. Throughout my career I have focused on connecting technology development, commercial value and societal needs.

“I enjoy mentoring nascent teams and help them to develop their ideas and deal with the uncertainties and challenges every start-up faces.”

skills and field of expertise

  • Sustainability

  • Innovation strategies

  • Business models

  • Science communication

  • Dissemination, exploitation and valorisation

background

2017-2021:   Technology Director Innovation and engineering (I&E) (BP Int. Ltd, UK)

2005-2017:   Technology Director Europe, Middle East and Africa (BP Int. Ltd, UK)

1997-2005:   Team lead and principal advisor (TNO, Netherlands)

1992-1996:   Post doc (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, CH)

1992                PhD Environmental microbiology, Wageningen University

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