Bart Wouters

Chief Operating Officer & Board Director | Driving Operational Excellence & Sustainable Growth in Industry | Empowering Teams Through Human-Centered Leadership

Genk, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

I am a results-driven executive with a passion for transforming organizations and driving sustainable growth. My career spans strategic operations, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurial ventures. I thrive in complex environments where change and innovation are essential. Today, as COO overseeing 1,000 employees, I manage international operations and strategy, spearhead operational excellence programs, and drive business transformation. My leadership style is demanding yet empowering—I set high expectations while fostering autonomy and collaboration across borders. I believe in vision-driven storytelling, building cohesive teams, and creating urgency to deliver results. Respect, inclusion, and continuous learning are at the heart of my approach. I am passionate about shaping the future of organizations through strategic clarity, operational excellence, and people-centric leadership. Always open to dialogue, feedback, and new challenges.

Experience

  • Chief Operating Officer at Prayon
    Oct 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

    Executive director responsible for the operations worldwide. Focus areas are operational excellence, corporate transformation and digital transformation.

  • Board Director Silox group at Silox
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Non executive director supporting Silox on ESG matters, corporate strategy and governance.

  • Strategic Advisor at Gemzen
    Oct 2018 - Dec 2023 · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Manufacturing Director PF Western Europe at Nouryon
    Dec 2019 - Oct 2020 · 11 mos

    Responsible for 13 sites manufacturing sites. Leading the transformation of the manufacturing organisation.

  • Board Of Directors at SNCZ
    Oct 2015 - Nov 2019 · 4 yrs 2 mos