I4F Names Dr. Edith Hermans Chief Technology Officer

Turnhout, Belgium, November 4, 2025-I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the global flooring industry, announced the appointment of Dr. Edith Hermans as its chief technology officer (CTO). 

She also becomes a member of I4F’s management team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation and technology leadership.

Hermans has over twenty-five years of international experience in R&D leadership as well as innovation and IP management across multiple industries, including chemicals, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and bio-valorisation. As CTO, she oversees I4F’s global technology and R&D strategy, drives research excellence, contributes to the strengthening of I4F’s innovations portfolio, and accelerates cross-industry technology development.

After more than thirteen years at Tessenderlo Group, Hermans most recently held the role of VP innovation, IP & regulatory affairs, overseeing innovation partnerships, IP negotiations, and regulatory affairs. Between 2012 and 2021, she held several senior leadership roles, including VP innovation & IP and group IP director, where she built and transformed the global R&D and IP organization. Earlier in her career, she spent five years at DSM Dyneema as lead of Intellectual asset management and two years driving marketing and sales excellence throughout DSM. Hermans began her career within DSM as a patent attorney, gaining extensive experience in portfolio management and litigation strategies.