About

Dr. Zekry is a recognized technology leader, educator, and promoter of Brainport Eindhoven’s international innovation ecosystem. With a strong foundation in physics, engineering and management, he brings over 20 years of global experience in semiconductors, deep tech, and sustainability. He led multidisciplinary teams and delivered performance-critical solutions at pioneering companies like ASML, imec and Lightyear. Throughout his career, he developed a human- and customer-centric approach that fosters innovation and cross-sector collaboration.

As the founder of ZekryTech and co-founder of iBUILT, Dr. Zekry works at the intersection of technology, sustainability, business and ecosystem development—driving for meaningful change and connecting stakeholders across academia, industry, and policy. He is passionate about advising technology teams, promoting responsible innovation, and shaping strategic responses to complex global challenges. Whether navigating intricate technical systems or building impactful business partnerships, he thrives in environments that reward vision, resilience, diverse perspectives and collaboration.