Brussels Metropolitan Area
Program and transformation leader with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical transformation programs in complex and highly regulated environments. Specialized in translating strategy into execution by structuring governance, aligning multidisciplinary stakeholders, and leading end-to-end program delivery across business, IT, and operations. Proven ability to manage system and infrastructure transformations while ensuring operational continuity, risk control, and sustainable adoption. Strong exposure to environments where safety, compliance, and operational performance are critical, delivering transformation initiatives with a focus on operational excellence, governance, and sustainable change. Where I add value - Delivered transformation programs in environments with 24/7 operational criticality and high regulatory constraints - Proven ability to lead large-scale, mission-critical transformation programs with significant operational impact and strong governance requirements - Experienced in delivering strategic business transformation through innovative digitalisation, capability building, and the establishment of continuous improvement cultures - Led complex modernization initiatives, including process standardization, digital transformation, and large-scale technology implementations enabling New Ways of Working - Managed investment programs exceeding €100M, with strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, tendering, and contract negotiations - Solid grounding in modern management practices, combining structured governance with pragmatic, results-driven execution My personality - Strong communicator with a broad strategic perspective, combined with the ability to dive into detail when needed - Inspirational leader, guiding organizations from strategy to execution and turning vision into tangible results - Recognized for leading by example, combining hands-on execution with disciplined planning, continuous improvement, and strong stakeholder relationships - Trusted leader and motivator of multidisciplinary teams, consistently delivering sustainable value from concept to implementation - Etrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and delivery focus
Technology-driven transformation leader operating at the intersection of operations, digital systems and safety in complex, highly regulated environments. Leading large-scale, mission-critical initiatives at Brussels Airport Company (including European border (EES), Joint Security Operations Centre (JSOC), Fire Safety Systems (REFiD, SSR), where infrastructure, technology platforms and operational processes are tightly integrated to enable real-time, data-driven decision-making. Strong track record in aligning technical solutions, operational needs and regulatory requirements, while driving implementation in high-stakes, multi-stakeholder environments and successfully performing the social dialogue with unions (internal and federal police). Experienced in bridging technology and business, from strategic design to execution. Recognized for building resilient, future-proof operational ecosystems where digital capabilities, people and processes work seamlessly together.
I’ve always been driven by one question: how do you build teams and organizations that can consistently deliver in complex, high-pressure environments? Over the past 20+ years, I have led large-scale transformation programs across industries such as public transport, air traffic control and airports—bringing together technology, operations and people to deliver tangible results. What I’ve learned is that successful transformation is never just about systems or processes. It is about people. My role goes beyond delivering programs: I build and guide teams, create alignment across disciplines, and develop environments where individuals can perform at their best. Whether managing teams of 40+ people, coordinating international teams, or aligning stakeholders from shop floor to board level, I focus on trust, ownership and shared purpose. I combine a strong strategic mindset with a hands-on leadership style. I don’t just design roadmaps—I mobilize teams to deliver them. I actively coach teams through change, create clarity in complexity, and ensure that transformation is embedded in the organization, not left on paper. My strength lies in bridging worlds: strategy and execution, technology and operations, leadership and workforce reality. I have led complex stakeholder environments, negotiated across organizational boundaries, and driven social dialogue to ensure that change is both effective and sustainable. I am known as a leader who inspires, structures and delivers—someone who rolls up his sleeves, leads by example and builds high-performing teams that create long-term value. My ambition is to step into a CTO role where I can scale this leadership impact—building strong teams, enabling digital capabilities and creating resilient, future-proof organizations where people and technology reinforce each other.
Founder of Dok’s Bier (2017), an entrepreneurial initiative where I developed and launched a craft brewery concept from the ground up—combining branding, product development, and go-to-market execution, while building and continuously improving the technical brewing infrastructure and navigating the realities of running a small business.
Led a large-scale, multi-country Transition & Transformation exit program across the EMEIA region, ensuring a controlled and business-critical disengagement of services while safeguarding operational continuity. Drove end-to-end program execution—aligning both internal and external stakeholders across business, IT, legal, and commercial domains—while managing contractual complexities, risk mitigation, and governance at executive level. Coordinated multiple workstreams to decouple systems, transition services, and establish a stable target operating model for the client.
Business Relationship Manager at Tomra, responsible for aligning business needs with IT and digital capabilities in an international environment. Acted as a interface between stakeholders and delivery teams, translating operational requirements into scalable solutions while driving continuous improvement of systems and processes. Contributed to the optimization of business performance by strengthening collaboration, improving service delivery, and ensuring that technology investments effectively supported business objectives.