Jacco Opmer has worked in the Oil & Gas industry for over 30 years. He began in Instrument-, Analyser- and Process Automation engineering, working both on projects as well supporting assets. Later in his career, he had managerial roles in operations, maintenance and engineering in end user companies. Currently he is working in Shell Projects & Technologies on strategic themes related to Process Automation. Jacco Opmeer is elected Co-Chair of the OPAF Business Working Group part of the Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF). Jacco is also a board member in the Dutch Process Automation End Users committee. Jacco holds a degree in Applied Chemical Engineering.