The Board

Pierre Smit
President since 2020
Was G.M. from a small printing & mailing facility for 32 years and is now Executive Director for the St. Francis Living Room, a safe place for homeless and low income seniors in the Tenderloin of San Francisco

Philippe Jansen
Secretary
Deputy Director Field Technical Solutions at TSMC North America. Philippe is based in the South Bay.

Florent Ladry
Treasurer
In December 2024, Florent and his wife moved to Berkeley with their Belgian Malinois, Shali. We've been in Berkeley Hills since the beginning of 2025 and are totally in love with the area. We especially enjoy hiking trails, running with the track club, doing various aquatic activities at the Cal Sailing Club, and doing weekend trips.


Marcia Saecker
Event Organizer
Cloud Engineering Program Manager with Apple, Marcia loves connecting with people from every culture and walk of life. She is based in the South Bay.

Wim Sohier
Event Organizer
Science & Technology Counselor - Americas at Consulate General of Belgium; Founding Chair & Board Member University Ghent Alumni / Chapter USA West. Wim is based in the Silicon Valley.


Herb Jeong
Departing Treasurer
Herb will be an Officer without being a Board Member. With his accounting knowledge, he will help BCNC as a Treasurer.