Brussels Metropolitan Area
Regional IT Executive with 20+ years of experience leading European-wide (EMEA ready) IT strategy, operations and digital transformation in highly regulated, multi-site environments (Life Sciences, MedTech, Biotech, Finance). Proven track record in shaping and delivering regional IT agendas aligned with global enterprise strategy, acting as a trusted partner to executive leadership teams and global CIO organisations. Capability to translate business growth priorities into pragmatic multi-year IT roadmaps, balancing innovation, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and cost discipline. Recognised for building alignment across matrix organisations, influencing stakeholders without direct authority, and stabilising / transforming IT & OT landscapes to enable commercial performance, operational excellence and regulatory compliance across Europe.
Regional IT Leadership & Strategy • Defined and executed the European IT operating agenda across multiple countries and regulated manufacturing sites, aligned with global IT strategy. • Acted as regional IT partner to senior business leadership, translating growth, compliance and operational priorities into multi-year technology roadmaps. • Represented site and regional needs in global IT prioritization forums. Transformation & Business Enablement • Led or supported major digital and IT/OT transformation programs (€1.5M+), including ERP migration, MES (PAS-X), EBR (Paper-to-Glass), AI-enabled use cases, Teams voice migration, infrastructure modernisation. • Improved digital adoption by +30% through structured change management (PROSCI) and executive sponsorship. • Enabled data-driven decision-making via BI dashboards, saving 100+ man-days annually. Operational Excellence, Risk & Compliance • Ensured robust, secure and compliant IT operations (>99.9% uptime, >98% SLA) across European sites. • Strengthened GxP and NIS2 compliance, cybersecurity posture, vendor governance and BCP/DR frameworks. • Reduced IT costs by 40% while increasing service quality and reliability. Change Management • Revamp of EHS culture & communication leading to decentralized ownership • Leading site IT/OT decommissionings (building move & closure of local production)
• Led and managed the IT team (up to 8) across five buildings in Gosselies, supporting a workforce of over 250. • Drove the local digital roadmap encompassing I0T, OT (CSV) and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. • Acted as the resiliency lead, ensuring robust strategies for business continuity and disaster recovery. • Drove IT vendor management and people recruitment
- Managed business development & account management for clients in Life Sciences, Finance, and Utilities. - Supervised and developed teams of up to 20 consultants (budget €2M). - Delivered consulting missions: o Business process design for ERP transition (Odoo → Microsoft Dynamics). o Financial & operational analysis of IT departments (PEX). o CIO advisory: CAPEX planning 2025–2030. o SIEM SOC feasibility and RFI preparation. - Key achievements: led BNPP Cardif engagement, supported BNPP Fortis initiatives, delivered executive level insight programs. Introduced data driven sales approach (Finlistics), launched internship program, ran Voice of Customer surveys with CxOs.
- Launched digitalization initiatives for construction architects (CRM, ERP). - Conducted business cases, financial plans, and market analysis for a €3M travel company acquisition. - Worked as international group tour leader; completed CoopCity incubation program.
- Took a career break to explore entrepreneurship in travel sector- Acquisition evaluation of a travel tour company (€3M turnover): developed financial plan, business case, and marketing study. - Worked as a tour leader, guiding international tourist groups abroad and enhancing cross-cultural communication skills.