Dirk Hermans

Sales and General Manager

Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

My passion is: - Generating profitable sales growth in a technical multicultural B2B environment. - Creating shareholders value by managing capital and human resources. - Leveraging teams and processes towards customer excellence. I held operations in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands in the following markets: - Process industry (petro-chemical, pharma & food) - Utilities (distribution of power, water and telecom) - Retail (store infrastructure & facilities) - Construction (building, infrastructure & renewable energy) - OEM (industry, aerospace, automotive & defence)

Experience

  • Gepensioneerd at Gepensioneerd
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    I’m stepping into retirement. I’m deeply grateful for the colleagues, mentors, and friends who have made this journey so rewarding. While I’ll miss the daily collaboration, I’m excited for new adventures, more time with family, and giving back in new ways. Thank you all for being part of my story.

  • Account Manager at De Rigo Refrigeration srl
    Dec 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

  • Technisch verkoper at Bumaco Koeltechniek BVBA
    Jun 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

    (Potentiële) klanten adviseren over de economisch en technisch optimale keuze voor koel- en vriesinstallaties in de commerciële en industriële markt van België. Uitwerken, afsluiten en opvolgen van contracten.

  • Business development executive at ENGIE Axima Belgium
    Feb 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Helping investors and operators having the highest return on investment of their technical asset, with the highest customer satisfaction, during the life time of the installation.

  • General Manager Construction at REHAU
    2010 - Jan 2015 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    - Owning full profit & loss responsability of the Belgium legal entity, with power of attorney. - Reporting and advising the Western European CEO and the international division directors. - Managing field sales, marketing, technical, financial, warehouse and customer service staff. - Identifying profitable business development target areas and opportunities: 1/ in the building market, in particular HVAC, renewable energy and window systems. 2/ in the infrastructure market, in particular water management solutions.