Driek Desmet is a seasoned executive and strategic advisor with extensive experience in digital transformation, corporate strategy, and venture investment. With a strong background in consulting, banking, and technology, he has helped organizations navigate complex business landscapes and adopt cutting-edge innovations. Driek Desmet’s extensive experience in deep tech, AI, and data-driven transformation makes him an ideal advisor for Antares Ventures.
Driek spent over two decades at McKinsey focusing on strategic change and IT transformation for leading companies and governments across industries. He leading the firm’s digital, data, and analytics practices in Asia, he advised Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions on digital transformation, AI adoption, and business strategy.
He has served as a board member and advisor for multiple startups and corporations such as UWC International, ParkBee, guiding them on growth strategies, fundraising, and technology adoption. He also is independent Advisor to a range of technology start-ups across industries, in Europe, Asia, and Africa
A recognized industry expert, Driek frequently speaks at global conferences on topics such as AI, deep tech investments, and digital strategy.
He holds an MSc in Material Science from KU Leuven, an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and has experience as a Materials Researcher at Mines Paris – PSL
