Jan De Clerck

Owner/Manager Beyond Botswana Travel

Zwijndrecht, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

HR Executive with relevant experience in most HR related fields, people management and negotiation across industrial, logistics and business environments (Metal, Automotive, Metallurgy, Food & Beverages, Distribution, Printing & Mailing). Multicultural mindset and strong language skills (Dutch, English, French and German). Proven track record in complex environments in full change process. HR-style “business partner” with the ability and the experience to closely align HR strategies and operations with business processes and company goals. Build-up HR strategies, processes & systems in change environments in always seeking buy-in from all partners involved yet able to push through if required. Coaching leadership style . Coached HR teams up to 7. HR vision development & implementation. HR acquisition integration.

Experience

  • Business Owner at Beyond Botswana Travel
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    As owner and manager of Beyond Botswana Travel, I create tailor-made safari journeys across Botswana, Namibia, and Southern Africa. I work closely with clients to design personalised travel experiences that match their interests and budget. I oversee partnerships, logistics, and operations to ensure seamless travel experiences. Combining regional expertise with hands-on management, I deliver authentic and memorable safari adventures.

  • HR Business Partner at Vivaldis
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    General HR responsible for the internal Vivaldis organization with extra projects in performance evaluation, compensation & benefits consolidation, bonus plan restructuring, internal development & mobility process, (management) training & support, guiding & supporting new HRBP…

  • Freelance HR Manager & Consultant at JDC HR Services
    May 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

  • HR Business Partner a.i. at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
    Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 · 7 mos

    Sr Manager HR Business partner for the Ghent production and distribution facilities.

  • HR acquisitie integratie & HRBP a.i. at Colruyt Group
    Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Comp&Ben harmonization, contract switch & allround HR integration newly acquired Hybrid with Symeta under Colruyt Group. In combination with the HR Business Partner role for the new Symeta Hybrid n.v. company. Implementation HR systems & processes (HR indicators, personnel planning, Human Potential review, etc). Set up collaboration CG services (recruitment & selection, administration, Group Academy, etc).