Philippe Soussan

Technology Portfolio Director

IMEC

Philippe Soussan is Technology Portfolio Director at imec. For 20 years, he has held different positions in R&D management at imec in the field of sensors, photonics, and 3D packaging. Addressing these technologies from R&D up to manufacturing levels.  

His expertise lies in wafer-scale technologies, and he has authored over 100 publications and holds more than 20 patents in these fields. 

Since 2024, Philippe has been in charge of strategy definition within the “IC-link by imec” sector. This imec business line provides access to design and manufacturing services in the most advanced ASIC and specialty technologies.  

Samantha Burd

Owner

Lady Burd Cosmetics

Samantha is the 3rd generation owner of Lady Burd Cosmetics, a Long Island-based contract manufacturing company, specializing in private label and custom formulation for beauty brands. She’s passionate about product development, brand building, and helping beauty entrepreneurs bring their visions to life. Under her leadership, the company is scaling with a focus on innovation, customer experience, legacy, and family-driven values.