Patrick Rudelsheim

Trained as a biologist, Patrick Rüdelsheim started his career in a Dutch seed
company. He then joined Plant Genetic Systems N.V., Ghent, Belgium. After being in
charge of Product Development and Registration, he was appointed Director
Regulatory Affairs and Member of the Board.

Following the acquisition of PGS, he became Global Head of Biotechnology
Regulatory Affairs for the AgrEvo group and remained in this function during the
subsequent creation of Aventis S.A. and the acquisition by Bayer. In this function, he
ensured the scientific argumentation for Product Safety and Quality as well as the
compliance with all regulatory acquirements related to genetic engineering.

In 2003, he founded and became General Partner of Perseus BVBA, a service
company focused on bio-safety and related regulatory requirements. In this capacity
he offers his extensive and global experience in every aspect of biosafety and
biotechnology regulation to a range of users and developers. He lectures on
biosafety and regulations at the University of Ghent and the University of Antwerp.