Steering Committee
Claire Dwyer is a seasoned piping material engineer with over 30 years of experience in piping design, engineering, and valve technology across a wide range of industries, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, mining, and even brewery systems. She began her career with Fluor in Johannesburg, South Africa, and currently serves as the lead piping material engineer on a major capital project in Houston. In 2020, Claire was honored as a Fluor Fellow, recognizing her technical leadership and contributions to the field.
Claire Dwyer, Fellow Piping Material Engineering | FLUOR
Below you will find the Steering Committee of the Valve World Conference 2026.
Thijs Van Munster
Thijs has over 17 years of experience in the global valve industry. In his role at MRC Global he focuses on connecting end users, suppliers, and manufacturers to build stronger and more resilient supply chains. Having worked extensively across Europe and Asia, Thijs brings an international perspective and is passionate about fostering open dialogue and collaboration within the valve community.
Thijs Van Munster
MRC Global
Thijs has over 17 years of experience in the global...
Thomas Wagner
Thomas Wagner has a Diploma Engineering degree from the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt, Germany. Since 2003, he is working for Framatome GmbH, at Karlstein, Germany. Mr. Wagner is the Engineering Supervisor at the ISO 17025-accredited Components Qualification Department. As a Senior Test Engineer, he gained experiences in testing of fuel elements, containment venting systems, passive safety systems, pressurizer heaters, Reactor Coolant Pump seal systems and various types of valve assemblies.
Thomas Wagner
Framatome
Thomas Wagner has a Diploma Engineering degree from the University...
Tony Smart
Tony Smart, with 40+ years in Oil & Gas, spent 35 years at Shell leading global valve teams. In Feb 2023, he became VP of Valve Engineering at Neway Valve, marking a new chapter in his rich professional journey.
Tony Smart
Neway
Tony Smart, with 40+ years in Oil & Gas, spent...