Bram D'hondt

COO | Managing Director | Transformational Leader | M&A and Post-Merger Integration Leader

Switzerland

About

As a results-driven executive with over 15 years of experience in global operations, strategic turnarounds, and organizational transformation, I specialize in leading companies through complexity to deliver measurable value. My career spans diverse industries, including chemicals and packaging, where I’ve consistently built high-performing teams, optimized operations, and driven sustainable growth. Key highlights of my career include: Driving operational excellence across 30+ plants, overseeing 3,000 FTEs, and achieving efficiency improvements across Europe and the Americas. Leading multi-million-dollar Capex Projects. Navigating cross-cultural environments, with expertise in aligning regional and global strategies in Europe, India, and the Americas. In my current role, I successfully took over as Managing Director during a critical insolvency period, steering the company through an intensive M&A process. This culminated in the acquisition by a leading global player, ensuring long-term stability and growth for the organization.

Experience

  • Chief Operating Officer at Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Heubach (Full-time · 2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Managing Director Heubach Group GmbH
      Jul 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Senior Vice President Operations Europe & Americas - Managing Director Heubach Colorants Germany
      May 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Site Director Frankfurt
      Jan 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Managing Director - All4Labels Smart + Secure at All4Labels - Global Packaging Group
    Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Rain Carbon Inc (9 yrs 4 mos)
    • Vice President Operations BU CDAM
      May 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Managing Director Rain Carbon Germany GmbH
      May 2018 - Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Vice President Global Manufacturing Excellence
      Dec 2017 - May 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Process Engineer & LEAN coordinator at Rütgers
    Feb 2011 - Jul 2015 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    - Process engineer for international and local projects - Severtar project (tar distillation engineering in Russia - Cherepovets) - Problem solving in all 3 units - Training collegues in chemical engineering - Follow-up of new projects/ pilot tests ... - Implementation/follow-up of all LEAN projects