Antwerp Metropolitan Area
I believe in logistics systems with a lower ecological footprint where environmental goals deliver higher efficiency, quality and effectiveness for companies and organisations. I am a Senior Supply Chain Strategist with over 20 years of experience delivering innovative solutions in strategic supply chain management, EU logistics, and rail freight strategy. My expertise lies in developing and implementing large-scale modal shift strategies, securing over €10 million in EU funding, and managing high-impact stakeholder engagements at international and EU levels. I held a number of senior positions within Multi-national and SME companies. Key Achievements: - Led the implementation of the EU rail freight strategy "30 by 2030". - Managed international consortia, securing €20M+ in funding for EU rail innovation projects. - Co-authored the Belgian Rail Roadmap 2030. - Winner of the Belgian Supply Chain Award (2007). Specializations: - Rail Freight Strategy - EU Logistics & Mobility Policy - Subsidy Management & Funding Acquisition - Multimodal Logistics - Stakeholder Engagement & Public Affairs
- Side-kick of the Freight Director providing strategic advice on miscellenous rail freight topics - Heading as chairman ad interim and secretariat the Combined Transport Group within UIC - Holding the scecretariat of the Quality Study group working on the development of the Audit4All tool - Managing the development of the Combined Transport Observatory
- Directed the EU rail freight strategy "30 by 2030" implementation, fostering modal shift innovation. - Represented UIC at TRACECA, UNECE, UNESCAP, FIATA, etc to advocate multimodal transport solutions. - Maintained strategic relationships with stakeholders across international, EU, and regional level
- Co-developed the Rail Freight Vision "30 by 2030", influencing EU logistics policies. - Coordinated special interest groups on combined transport and international logistics. - Delivered actionable modal shift strategies to boost rail freight adoption.
We are in business for developing customers' Logistics, Supply Chain and Purchasing practices. Strategic thought is one element, combining thinking and doing as important.
- Led back-office operations across multiple departments, excluding Finance and HR, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy. - Delivered 2% annual cost savings on external spend by implementing strategic global procurement initiatives. - Spearheaded the offshoring of ICT infrastructure, cutting costs while maintaining service quality at a satisfactory level. - Managed a global purchasing team of 7, including 4 regional managers, ensuring category leaders aligned with organizational goals. - Improved KPI achievement rates through a focus on operational efficiency and team motivation.
- Tripled annual revenue to €2.5 million through targeted sales and marketing strategies, expanding consultancy offerings. - Delivered strategic consulting to major international clients, including Pepsico, Carrefour, and Wienerberger, across logistics and supply chain optimization. - Developed public-sector service offerings that generated one-third of total revenue by 2014. - Supervised a team of 22 consultants, managing daily operations, client projects, and team development.