Neerpelt, Flemish Region, Belgium
Senior IT & Innovation Leader with 40+ years of experience spanning application management, sourcing, and large‑scale IT transformation across BENELUX, EMEA, and Asia. Proven expert in Agile/SAFe delivery, PMO leadership, and SLA‑driven operations, with certifications including Lean, ITIL, PRINCE2, PMP, and RUP. Led enterprise transformations involving 4,500+ applications, consistently reducing cost, complexity, and total cost of ownership (TCO) through strategic outsourcing and hybrid sourcing models (onshore, nearshore, offshore). Currently focused on Strategic Innovation & Technology Enablement, bridging market, technology, and customer insights to accelerate business impact. Trusted advisor to executives and engineering leaders, driving customer‑centric innovation, operational excellence, and technology‑enabled growth. Strong domain expertise in semiconductors, ERP/CRM ecosystems, cloud platforms, data solutions, and emerging AI technologies, including Generative and Agentic AI. Recognized for building cross‑functional alignment between R&D, Product Development, IT, and Customers, translating complex technologies into practical, scalable solutions. Regular speaker at European and local industry events, known for clearly connecting technology strategy with business outcomes. Organize innovation forums, such as workshops, ideation sessions, and internal “Innovation Days,” fostering creativity and knowledge-sharing across ASML. CORE HIGHLIGHTS - Strategic Innovation Leadership: Driving innovation strategies, proof‑of‑concepts, pilot programs, and engineering process improvements within high‑tech environments. - Enterprise IT Transformation: Led large‑scale application rationalization, modernization, and sourcing initiatives at global scale. Currently leading Tooling stream for the D&E Transformation initiative - Semiconductor & Advanced Technology Expertise: Hands‑on knowledge of semiconductor design, fabrication, and lithography (DUV, EUV, High‑NA). Previous Project Lead for DUV IBP&S systems - Customer‑Centric Mindset: Co‑developing future technology concepts with key customers and partners. - Modern Technology Enablement: Deep engagement with Generative AI, Agentic AI, cloud, and data platforms to unlock productivity and innovation. - Executive Communication & Influence: Trusted advisor and frequent speaker, bridging IT, engineering, and business audiences with clarity and impact.
We are proud that we opened in 2024 our Innovation Center fostering new technologies and workplace efficiency – a dedicated hub designed to spark creativity and accelerate development. This vibrant space is where ideas turn into action, driving efficiency and impact across our organization. Our Innovation Center is built around four core goals: - Inspiring collaboration by providing a dynamic environment for sharing bold ideas. - Shaping the future of work by fostering new ways to boost efficiency in everyday activities. - Driving technology adoption by implementing cutting-edge solutions aligned with our strategy. - Creating lasting value through innovation that delivers cost advantages and sustainable growth.
Lead initiatives to boost engineering efficiency across the R&D organization by driving innovative workflows. Strengthen existing services and enable secure collaboration in alignment with organizational architecture and compliance standards. Promote an inclusive workspace culture that fosters higher engagement and productivity.
The building of our Digital Workplace focuses on bringing the workplace of the future. We strive for enabling you to work anywhere, any time, and any device, in a highly valued experience - secure and well performing. - Optimal global performance - Multiple devices can be used to access data, anywhere and anytime - Company information is protected - Optimal user experience, tuned to the device used
With CGI I will be contributing my expertise in large scale outsourcing projects and oversee the execution of IT operations. This will include and overseeing operations mostly for the finance sector. As well I am leading the Belgian group in DevOps & Agile projects in bringing expertise to proposal and sharing my knowledge with other members. As well, seen as one of Belgium’s leaders for large-scale Digital Transformations programs in providing expertise and know-how to our top tier clients. Key Projects/Activities: - Significant savings while retaining control of strategic IT functions that provide added value and stability - Entrusting CGI with full responsibility for delivering IT services in a global capacity - Service levels tailored to business needs through technology (Office 365, cloud and hybrid configurations) - Application of best practices, governance, and industry tools through leveraging CGI’s IP-based solutions - Methods that improve service delivery, project delivery and productivity of technical and business projects - Value-driven delivery to achieve optimal pricing and generate savings through redeployment of personnel Key client: Atlas Copco
Initial position: Program Manager. Brings thought leadership and key knowledge as a solution expert in providing a continuous service improvements to clients through application outsourcing. Linked ITIL processes to Agile/SAFe devlopment and support practices. The outlook is to reduce incidents/problems to a minimum through ITIL processes by working on the quality of the code and optimizing the development through Agile methods. This ensures high service levels are maintained for application outsourcing engagements so overall cost savings are maintained. With my wide experience, I lead clients to utilize Cegeka's resources so we can deploy together in different sourcing models to allow up- or down-scaling teams quickly when required. Find my whitepaper about Application Outsourcing on the following link: http://www.cegeka.com/en/software-solutions/application-outsourcing/ebook-application-outsourcing Video of Application Outsourcing on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWgEd4nd_IE Key Projects/Activities: - Setup of application outsourcing business model and delivery capabilities - Provide companies with a flexible IT sourcing model to enable capacity when needed - Setup of near-shore development with long-term maintenance/support activities - Establish strong KPIs and SLAs to track, react and ensure continuous improvement activities - Program setup for J&J is part of Cegeka's Innovation Days conference and reference to key clients - Develop commercial collateral to be used in providing detailed information to Cegeka's clients Key clients: Argenta, Nike, Bridgestone and Johnson & Johnson
For Capco (Frankfurt and Antwerp), I was one of the leaders in providing integrated solutions delivery in application management solutions (payment and market/reference data) in technology services. Delivery to large scale international projects in the financial, SWIFT/Non-SWIFT payments and capital markets domain. (Break from Jan 2012 - Dec 2013) Key Projects/Activities: - PoC investigation for top-tier European banks for a best of breed global payments platform. - Completed industry whitepaper for the realm of Data Migration (Financial Messaging) - Set up of CADI (Capco Agile Delivery Innovation) bringing Agile methods to customers - Worked at leading tier-1 global financial intstitutions providing strategic and tactical solution outlooks for their global payments financial messaging strategies. - Completed several successful long-term engagements for application management as the Program Manager of offshore projects for service operations and application enhancements. - Managed a program to reduce critical and high incidents/problems for a set of 8 core applications; goal was 30% reduction and achieved 53% year on year. - Led the establishment of a production management program to reduce overall costs by 30% for a global bank; successful setup of program and turned over to internal management. - Technology implementation manager to design, build and outline implementation of a global clearing and settlement solutions for SWIFT/non-SWIFT payment soltuions. - Solution for the remittance and settlement processes for 90% of the global airline industry. Key clients: Deutsche Bank, ING, Aviva Investors, IATA, Deutsche Boerse, UBS and Credit Suisse
Staples is the 2nd largest online retailer in the world with over $10 Billion in online sales for 2012. I am responsible for the delivery of projects and support for European retail and online systems. Additionally, I am leading a team of internal Project Managers/Business Analysts aligning to the European strategy. All projects delivered follow Staples Methodology and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices to ensure quality and that business requirements are met. Coordinate all Demand Management for the European Business units ensuring Projects and Enhancements deliver Return on Investment (ROI) and Aspect Oriented Programming (AOP). Reaction to business needs ensuring coverage for Staples EU Retail and Online IT needs. Key Projects/Activities: - Responsible for new NL deployment and launch of website - http://finance.yahoo.com/news/staples-europe-launches-updated-website-130600404.html#!