Pieter Wuytens

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Chief Technology Officer at LIGENTEC

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Overview

Pieter Wuytens is the Chief Technology Officer at LIGENTEC, where he leads engineering and technology development. His career includes strategic roles at imec focusing on corporate operations and R&D innovation for photonic IC design. He holds a PhD in Photonics Engineering and Biotechnology from Ghent University, specializing in nanophotonic technology.

He was the 2018 Laureate for the PhD Excellence Award in life sciences and microscopy.

Personality Overview

Precise

Information Seeker

Objective Thinker

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.  They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Topics They Care About

Photonic Integration
He leads the development of platforms combining SiN and TFLN to push boundaries for low-loss propagation, power handling, and high-frequency applications.
Tech Commercialization
His career progression from R&D and strategy at imec to CTO at LIGENTEC showcases his focus on bringing advanced semiconductor technology to market.
Academic Collaboration
Actively collaborates with university teams, such as UCSD, to advance technology like high-speed electro-optic modulators and publishes research findings.

Media Appearances

Pieter has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Chief Technology Officer at LIGENTEC
6-2023
Director of Engineering at LIGENTEC
12-2021 - 6-2023
Business Development Director at LIGENTEC
5-2020 - 11-2021
Chief of Staff at imec
10-2018 - 5-2020
R&D Innovation Manager at imec

Education

2012 - 2017
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Ghent University
2012 - 2017
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Ghent University

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Exp : 13 Location : Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Technology Officer at LIGENTEC
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Insights For Selling To Pieter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Pieter is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Pieter

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Pieter move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Pieter take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Pieter

Personality Compatibility


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