Ardooie, Flemish Region, Belgium
Experienced CEO and board member with a history in several sales & manufacturing activities in a multisite, multiproduct and global context. Skilled in Strategy, Negotiation, Organization, Sustainable Growth, Worldwide Sales and Business Development including acquisitions, restructuring and greenfield production plants. Loves to overcome challenges with a team and grow businesses together. Down 2 earth professional with a Master of Laws and MBA background.
CEO Sioen Apparel (°2007) Member of the EXCOM Sioen Industries (°2008) Director PT Sungintex (°2008) Director PT Sioen Indonesia (°2008) Dir Gén Sioen France S.A.S. (°2008) Director SIOEN N.V. (°2010) Administrator Siorom s.r.l. (°2012) Administrateur Sioen Zaghouan (°2012) Owner ALMELIOR BV (° 2015) Advisory Board Member Depro Profiles N.V. (°2015-2023) Director Depro Profiles NV (°2024) Director SIOEN Nederland B.V. (°2016) Director Sioen Myanmar Ltd. (°2016) Director Sioen Asia Pacific Pte., Ltd. (°2016) Director Ursuit Oy (°2017) Supervisory Board Ursuit Baltics (°2017) Director Sioen Ballistics Oy (°2017) Geschäftsführer Sioen Deutschland GmbH (°2017) Non-Ex Director Lefevere-Beel N.V. & Crea-Pack (°2017-2023) Non-Ex Director Bekina N.V. (°2017-2022) Advisory Board @ SIX BVBA (°2019) Non-Ex Director @ Victor Buyck Steel Construct (°2021) Non-Ex Director @ Van Steenberge Invest (°2023) Non-Ex Director @ Van Hoorebeke Timber (°2023) Sioen Apparel is the 2nd biggest division of the Sioen Industries Group. We create, develop, sell, manufacture and distribute high quality workwear and protective clothing. With more than 4.000 people spread over 9 factories in 5 countries we produce high quality garments which protects against rain,wind & cold, high-visibility garments, workwear including flame retardant anti static workwear and rainwear, arc protective garments, chainsaw protection, diving suits, life jackets and floatation suits, ballistic protection, fire fighter suits, as well as specific outdoor garments for sport and lifestyle. Besides this we produce many bespoke garments for private, public, civil, police or military use. Sioen Apparel is growing fast thanks to the know-how and commitment of the entire team and the trust we get from our customers worldwide. High quality, innovation, comfort and a superb design will guarantee total satisfaction of the wearer and a low total cost of ownership. We protect people against all kind of risks.
Sales Director of the Apparel Division Member of the Managementteam
Sales Director Member of the Management Team Besides coordinating the sales team on a day-to-day base, I was actively involved in the productdevelopment and was in charge for many export markets like France,Spain,Greece,Israel,Australia and NZ. Despite the very competitive environment the turnover in my own countries doubled in 2 years, while overall results of the company increased with more than 30%.
Sales Director of Unilin Decor Member of the Managementteam (since 2000) After 1,5 year within the Unilin group, I became Sales Manager and later on Sales Director. In this job I was in charge of all export sales like France,Germany,Sweden,Japan, etc. Within 3 years I realised an increased turnover from 15 million Euro to 25 million Euro with increased profitmargin. I became Member of the Managementteam in 2000.
I joined the UNILIN group after graduation. In this job I have set up an integrated costprice and -reportingsystem. I also looked after the French and German market. I was also in charge of the salesrelated ISO work.