Carol Xiao has an impressive background in Chemical Engineering from Technische Universiteit Delft and a rich experience in the chemical and high-tech sectors. At ISPT she serves as the Director of Business Development and is a renowned expert in sustainable energy.
Fueled by a lifelong fascination with innovation, Carol dedicates her efforts to transforming society towards reliance on green hydrogen instead of fossil fuels. She firmly believes that innovation can bring about disruptive, real-world changes in how we interact, live, and behave economically.
Carol’s knowledge extends beyond the lab and into the world, where she tracks global developments in hydrogen, particularly focusing on China, and tackles the broader aspects of the energy transition. Her proficiency covers circularity in industry, safety considerations, and the social acceptance of new technologies.
She is a key player in fostering collaboration between government, industry, and academia and is well-versed in Dutch subsidy structures for projects like hydrogen. Carol challenges the conventional belief that speed is compromised in teamwork, demonstrating through her role at ISPT that progress is achievable through collective efforts. Her initial approach with partners centers around understanding their goals, prioritizing their ambitions as much as ISPT’s, as she advocates for the mutual benefits of working together.