When it comes to culture, we are unreasonably picky about our peers. This sentiment applies to our executives as well. The Fluitec management team is comprised of savvy thought leaders and industry experts, bringing years of experience to our company. They cultivate our strong culture and work tirelessly to help our team scale, grow, and succeed.

Having joined Fluitec in 2009 as a Regional Sales Manager in Europe, Pierre Vanderkelen has grown through the ranks. After his European role, he was appointed General Manager for Fluitec’s Asia Pacific region. With this appointment he was tasked with opening up a new corporate entity to create and manage a profitable business unit in the Company’s newest region at the time. Last year Pierre Vanderkelen was elevated to Vice President of International Sales to further help manage the European, Middle East-Africa and APAC regions. Pierre holds a Masters in Nuclear Engineering, a post-graduate degree from Solvay Business School and an MBA from IESE Business School. 
Pierre started his career at Engie (a French multinational electric utility company) and briefly worked in management consulting (Oliver Wyman) in the Middle East.

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Pierre Vanderkelen

CEO

Pierre Vanderkelen
Pierre Vanderkelen
CEO

Having joined Fluitec in 2009 as a Regional Sales Manager in Europe, Pierre Vanderkelen has grown through the ranks. After his European role, he was appointed General Manager for Fluitec’s Asia Pacific region. With this appointment he was tasked with opening up a new corporate entity to create and manage a profitable business unit in the Company’s newest region at the time. Last year Pierre Vanderkelen was elevated to Vice President of International Sales to further help manage the European, Middle East-Africa and APAC regions. Pierre holds a Masters in Nuclear Engineering, a post-graduate degree from Solvay Business School and an MBA from IESE Business School. 
Pierre started his career at Engie (a French multinational electric utility company) and briefly worked in management consulting (Oliver Wyman) in the Middle East.

Cristian has a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Physical Chemistry-Surface Science. He was an Oberassistant at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Surface Science Department in Zurich Switzerland where he led the research on lubricant additives, and tribology. He was Group leader of Lubricant Development at Nalco Chemical Co. and Senior Research Manager of Materials Technology at Whirlpool Corp. He is published in several peer reviewed journals and has patents in several areas inclusive of Tribology and Material Science.

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Cristian Soto, PhD

COO

Cristian Soto, PhD
Cristian Soto, PhD
COO

Cristian has a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Physical Chemistry-Surface Science. He was an Oberassistant at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Surface Science Department in Zurich Switzerland where he led the research on lubricant additives, and tribology. He was Group leader of Lubricant Development at Nalco Chemical Co. and Senior Research Manager of Materials Technology at Whirlpool Corp. He is published in several peer reviewed journals and has patents in several areas inclusive of Tribology and Material Science.

Greg is involved with various business development functions within the company. He also spearheads the company’s highly successful Lubrication Academy courses. Greg has been involved with lubrication contamination control and condition monitoring for the last two decades. He’s a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)and past-chair of ASTM D02 CO1 on Turbine Oil Analysis and Problem Solving, Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineer’s (STLE) Power Generation and Wind Energy Councils. He has over 40 papers published across a wide range of industry leading publications and has been involved with over two dozen lubricant-related consulting projects.

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Greg Livingstone, CLS

CIO

Greg Livingstone, CLS
Greg Livingstone, CLS
CIO

Greg is involved with various business development functions within the company. He also spearheads the company’s highly successful Lubrication Academy courses. Greg has been involved with lubrication contamination control and condition monitoring for the last two decades. He’s a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)and past-chair of ASTM D02 CO1 on Turbine Oil Analysis and Problem Solving, Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineer’s (STLE) Power Generation and Wind Energy Councils. He has over 40 papers published across a wide range of industry leading publications and has been involved with over two dozen lubricant-related consulting projects.

Jo leads our business teams in Europe, out of our office in Belgium. He has more than 25 years in the condition monitoring of hydraulic and industrial lubrication markets and works closely with global OEM’s in the Power Generation Industry and Oil and Additive companies. Jo is co-chair of ASTM Subcommittee on Turbine oils and Oxidation and also active member of globally recognized industry associations and certifying organization such as: STLE, ELGI, NLGI, and DIN. Jo received the Award of Merit from ASTM International earning the title of Fellow. Jo frequents all corners of the globe where his expertise in condition monitoring is well acknowledged. He is a biochemical engineer by training and has dozens of published papers to his name. Jo also completed his education with the General Management program of the Vlerick Leuven Ghent Management School and is a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)through the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). He speaks German, French, Dutch, English and Spanish.

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Jo Ameye, CLS

General Manager, Europe

Jo Ameye, CLS
Jo Ameye, CLS
General Manager, Europe

Jo leads our business teams in Europe, out of our office in Belgium. He has more than 25 years in the condition monitoring of hydraulic and industrial lubrication markets and works closely with global OEM’s in the Power Generation Industry and Oil and Additive companies. Jo is co-chair of ASTM Subcommittee on Turbine oils and Oxidation and also active member of globally recognized industry associations and certifying organization such as: STLE, ELGI, NLGI, and DIN. Jo received the Award of Merit from ASTM International earning the title of Fellow. Jo frequents all corners of the globe where his expertise in condition monitoring is well acknowledged. He is a biochemical engineer by training and has dozens of published papers to his name. Jo also completed his education with the General Management program of the Vlerick Leuven Ghent Management School and is a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)through the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). He speaks German, French, Dutch, English and Spanish.

Greg is the General Manager for North and South America.  Greg has over 30 years’ experience in the oil & gas business.  Before joining Fluitec in 2011, Greg spent 22 years at Shell Oil Company in a variety of Sales and Marketing roles. Greg resides in Houston, TX in the heart of the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries.  When Greg is not working he’s enjoying spending time with his wife Amy and four kids.  He is also enjoys golfing and fishing.

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Greg Johnson

General Manager, Americas

Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson
General Manager, Americas

Greg is the General Manager for North and South America.  Greg has over 30 years’ experience in the oil & gas business.  Before joining Fluitec in 2011, Greg spent 22 years at Shell Oil Company in a variety of Sales and Marketing roles. Greg resides in Houston, TX in the heart of the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries.  When Greg is not working he’s enjoying spending time with his wife Amy and four kids.  He is also enjoys golfing and fishing.

Guillaume manages our office in Abu Dhabi and brings to Fluitec strong industry experience and a passion for solving customer challenges. Guillaume obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and a Masters of International Business (MINB)from Institut Commercial de Nancy in France. Prior to joining Fluitec, Guillaume worked for GDF Suez where he was recognized as a top sales performer. He also held multiple positions within ExxonMobil ranging from Business Analyst to International Sales Manager. Guillaume is also a Certified Lubrication Specialist with STLE. The few moments when Guillaume is not working, you may find him running or playing soccer.

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Guillaume Kalfon, CLS

General Manager, Middle East & Africa

Guillaume Kalfon, CLS
Guillaume Kalfon, CLS
General Manager, Middle East & Africa

Guillaume manages our office in Abu Dhabi and brings to Fluitec strong industry experience and a passion for solving customer challenges. Guillaume obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and a Masters of International Business (MINB)from Institut Commercial de Nancy in France. Prior to joining Fluitec, Guillaume worked for GDF Suez where he was recognized as a top sales performer. He also held multiple positions within ExxonMobil ranging from Business Analyst to International Sales Manager. Guillaume is also a Certified Lubrication Specialist with STLE. The few moments when Guillaume is not working, you may find him running or playing soccer.

Josh is the Director of Marketing and Sales Enablement for Fluitec. He is responsible for the Global branding, marketing, PR as well as all Channel Partner management functions. In addition he manages the Company’s Sales Enablement initiatives.  Josh was previously the Sales & Marketing Manager for Spectro / Jet-Care responsible for all Sales & Marketing aspects covering the Americas. His experience and success selling and marketing premium oil analysis services is a perfect fit for his role at Fluitec. Josh is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in Business & Economics. When Josh is not in work mode, he is definitely spending time with his two daughters!

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Josh Wagner

Director, Global Marketing and Channel Sales

Josh Wagner
Josh Wagner
Director, Global Marketing and Channel Sales

Josh is the Director of Marketing and Sales Enablement for Fluitec. He is responsible for the Global branding, marketing, PR as well as all Channel Partner management functions. In addition he manages the Company’s Sales Enablement initiatives.  Josh was previously the Sales & Marketing Manager for Spectro / Jet-Care responsible for all Sales & Marketing aspects covering the Americas. His experience and success selling and marketing premium oil analysis services is a perfect fit for his role at Fluitec. Josh is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in Business & Economics. When Josh is not in work mode, he is definitely spending time with his two daughters!

Dante Ferrario if the Financial Controller for Fluitec.  He has over 15 years of experience in Financial management roles with over 11 years at Richie Brothers in Breda Netherlands.  Dante is somebody who enjoys building relationships, who pays attention to details and who likes to get things done without sacrificing his good sense of humor. He like to think about myself as a businessman who has knowledge in accounting.  Dante is a Certified Management Accountant in Accounting and Business Management from the Institute of Management Accountants.  He holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Argentina

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Dante Ferrario

Financial Controller

Dante Ferrario
Dante Ferrario
Financial Controller

Dante Ferrario if the Financial Controller for Fluitec.  He has over 15 years of experience in Financial management roles with over 11 years at Richie Brothers in Breda Netherlands.  Dante is somebody who enjoys building relationships, who pays attention to details and who likes to get things done without sacrificing his good sense of humor. He like to think about myself as a businessman who has knowledge in accounting.  Dante is a Certified Management Accountant in Accounting and Business Management from the Institute of Management Accountants.  He holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Argentina

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