Dax Geyskens

Freelance Organisation & Operations Consultant. Cost Reduction • Operating Models • Process & Performance Transformation

Brussels Metropolitan Area

About

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 & 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆. I’m a multidisciplinary professional with a background that bridges strategic transformation, performance optimisation and creative entrepreneurship. I advise senior leadership on translating vision into action. I focus on 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 and 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. My work spans cross-functional transformation programmes across global teams. Over the years, I’ve helped large organisations: 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 I enjoy supporting teams and senior leaders in turning strategy into real-world results. Whether it’s helping to reduce costs, improve performance, or manage complex projects, I focus on practical outcomes that support business goals. Outside the corporate setting, I also co-run creative ventures; always with teamwork, clarity, and long-term value in mind. No matter the context, corporate or entrepreneurial, I care about building things that work, optimising what exists, and inspiring better ways forward. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁.

Experience

  • Operational Performance Manager at Keytrade Bank
    Feb 2026 - Present · 8 mos

  • Co-founder at ZEST
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Born from a passion for flavour and a curiosity for the world’s finest ingredients, ZEST is an online spice shop crafted to spark culinary creativity. We source high-quality, ethically selected spices from across the world, helping home cooks and chefs bring bold flavour, colour, and story to every dish. Whether you're experimenting in the kitchen or refining a signature recipe, ZEST gives you the tools to cook with confidence and make every meal memorable.

  • Manager at Chef and Chief
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

    As an experienced chef and eternal food enthusiast, Chef & Chief was founded to create original culinary experiences that make every event memorable. From intimate dinners to grand celebrations, our catering service blends our passion for exotic food with original recipe ideas, creating dishes that delight the tastebuds and tell a story.

  • KBC Bank & Verzekering (15 yrs 1 mo)
    • Organisation Advisor
      Dec 2019 - Feb 2026 · 6 yrs 3 mos

      I support the Executive Committee by leading strategic optimisation projects that reduce costs and improve operational efficiency across international entities. - Drive efficiency and cost-saving initiatives across HQ divisions - Turn strategic decisions into actionable programmes with KPIs and governance frameworks - Lead cross-functional projects across Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Bulgaria - Redesign end-to-end processes and operating models to streamline operations - Define and implement RACI structures and performance management systems - Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and measurable impact - Act as dedicated AI SPOC for the team, leading internal workshops on AI use cases, benefits, and practical adoption opportunities

    • Performance Improvement and Process Optimisation Consultant
      Jun 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

      I led efficiency initiatives across business units to improve operations and service delivery. - Analysed workflows to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities - Designed and implemented process innovations to boost operational performance - Improved service quality by optimising internal procedures and reducing bottlenecks - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and smooth implementation - Delivered measurable improvements in process speed, accuracy, and customer experience - Developed and delivered internal trainings on business process improvement, robotic process automation (RPA), process management, and waste detection

    • Project leader - C25
      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Project Leader – C25 Digital Transformation Program KBC Bank – Leuven, Belgium - Led digital transformation initiatives aimed at improving customer experience and delivering scalable, future-proof solutions. - Managed end-to-end projects within KBC’s C25 programme, aligning with strategic digital goals - Led cross-functional teams to deliver impactful customer-facing solutions - Collaborated with IT, business, and service teams to design and implement new digital services - Ensured delivery within scope, budget, and timeline while driving long-term value - Focused on enhancing customer journeys, service quality, and digital adoption

  • Founder & creative director at DAXX
    Jan 2010 - Mar 2020 · 10 yrs 3 mos

    Founder of DAXX, a creative studio specialising in live visuals and visual entertainment for electronic music events and corporate events. Over the course of the past decade, I’ve collaborated with leading festivals (e.g. Tomorrowland, Kozzmozz, Reverze), and artists to create immersive visual experiences that complemented their live performances. In addition, I’ve developed visual identities and branding for companies of various industries, bridging the worlds of video design, music, and technology. I also performed as a Freelance VJ for leaders in the industry such as Prismax and Eyesupply.