In 1991 André started as a Customer Support Engineer for Guided Wave and Perstorp Analytical. His duties included hardware and software training in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg on NIR spectroscopic analytical systems. Later, the region was extended to encompass Europe, India, and China. After helping create and set-up the sales and support offices in India and China, his responsibilities changed to a focus on Europe and the Middle East.  In 2005, André opened the Guided Wave office in Belgium and was promoted to Regional Manager EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). At this time, he also became responsible for sales in the region. André was at the forefront of all new product introductions and installations in the EMEA region. From the introduction of the Hydrogen Peroxide Monitor in 1997 to the release of the NIR-O spectrometer in 2018, he was there to support and train customers and new sales representatives on every product. According to Debra Hall, Guided Wave’s Sales and Marketing Director, “André’s experience has been invaluable in the mentoring of the next generation and his legacy will be carried on through our younger Guided Wave specialists worldwide.” She continued, “Thank you Andre for your contributions throughout the years!” Jim Low, Director of Sales and Support,added, “I’ve had the pleasure of working in partnership with André during his entire 29-year tenure, and I’m certain that Guided Wave’s success would not have been possible without him. André, you most certainly will be missed!”