Gregory van Gils

General & Operational Management/ Business Angel / Board Advisor

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About

With over 20 years of executive leadership experience, I have successfully led business transformations, scaled organisations, and improved operational performance across technology and manufacturing environments. I combine strategic vision with operational excellence and a people-first leadership style. Known for being collaborative, analytical, and results-driven. I am passionate about building high-performing organisations, developing strong leadership teams, and creating sustainable long-term value.

Experience

  • Guest Lecturer at Hogeschool Odisee
    Sep 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Teaching Business Management and Applications at Odisee, connecting academic theory with real-world business experience.

  • BAN Flanders - Business Angels Network Flanders (1 yr 4 mos)
    • Business Angel (Non-executive Investment Activity)
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

      Business Angel at BAN Flanders. In addition to investing, I actively mentor founders in their strategic decision-making, scaling challenges, and growth ambitions. This role allows me to leverage my experience in strategy, operational excellence, and value creation to support ambitious startups as they navigate their next stage of growth. Non-executive advisory role with an average commitment of 1 day per month.

    • Investor at BAN Flanders
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
      Representative responsible for managing a €1 million SPV investing in high-potential startups. Partner with founders to drive strategy, operational excellence, scaling, fundraising readiness, and long-term value creation. Non-executive advisory role with an average commitment of 1 day per month.

  • General Manager Belgium at Klipboard
    Sep 2022 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs

    Led the complete strategic and operational turnaround of a 50+ FTE organisation, with end-to-end responsibility for P&L, Finance, HR, Operations, and overall business performance. Redefined the company's strategic direction by developing and executing a long-term vision and technology-driven SaaS roadmap, enabling sustainable innovation and strengthening our competitive position in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Restructured and rebuilt the organisation by strengthening governance, streamlining business processes, and driving operational excellence, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

  • Member of the leadership team EMEA at ECI Software Solutions Europe
    Jun 2018 - Jul 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Country Director at ECI Software Solutions België
    Jul 2016 - Jul 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo