Sebastian Van Overtfeldt

Managing Director

Luxembourg

About

With over two decades of professional experience, I currently serve as the Managing Director at The Office Luxembourg, a dynamic co-working and startup accelerator. Passionate about fostering innovation and collaboration, I am committed to creating spaces where businesses thrive by connecting with partners, clients, and investors. My expertise in procurement, business development, and operational strategy aligns with our mission to empower entrepreneurs and drive growth in Luxembourg's entrepreneurial ecosystem. At The Office Luxembourg, I contribute to the development of flexible office spaces, event management, and community-building initiatives. Drawing on my background in industrial and interior design, I collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and maximize operational efficiency. My leadership style prioritizes fostering relationships and building successful, sustainable business environments for startups and established companies alike.

Experience

  • Managing Director at The Office Luxembourg
    Feb 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

    Push open the door and meet the people you were looking for. The Office is the only and unique co-working and start-up booster in Luxembourg. Good coffee and amazing food, sure. Super fast internet, what else? But foremost a place to connect with friends, business partners, customers and investors. Flexible office spaces, stunning event rooms and human-friendly co-working.

  • Owner and Managing Director at Appel SA
    2013 - Aug 2022 · 9 yrs 8 mos

    Missions: - Tribes Business Centers (Currently grown to multiple locations accross Europe) CRM and Sales training consultant during the startup of the group Negociating, acquisition and opening of the Brussels location - Eurodisplay Group Targeted sales mission in the carpet and mobile phone sector - Hagensteel Group Conception and Design of hurricane proof windows and joinery for tropical climates. Sourcing and manufacturing in China and Portugal Overseas container sales (Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guyane)

  • Director of Business Development at CORSO CONTRACTING
    Oct 2011 - Jan 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

    As all-round Operations Manager I have successfully restructured the sales operations of Corso Contracting Belgium in a highly completive consultant sourcing market. After attracting account such as Cap Gemini, Athos and other IT giants I lead the creation of commercial offices for Corso Contracting in Luxembourg. Under the Amigoo umbrella: merger of Source Automation Belgium teams with Corso Contracting Belgium. Realized an 80% growth in turnover across the region.

  • General Manager at Regus
    Jun 2006 - Oct 2011 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Building sales strategy and structure implementation resulting in Increasing of profits by 40%. Organized complete business turnarounds in 7 regional Offices. Recruiting and training teams to drive Sales- and Operational Excellence in the assigned region. As full P&L responsible we achieved an overall 35% Ebidta.

  • Product and Design Manager at Eurodisplay Group.
    Jun 2000 - Apr 2006 · 5 yrs 11 mos

    Production and Design Manager In this role, I successfully established the design department, providing training, mentoring, and motivation to a team of 7 designers. I sourced and oversaw supply chain management between production and assembly facilities and maintained liaison with suppliers in Eastern Europe. Technical Project Manager Refurbishment department IIn the refurbishment and retail sector, I managed all aspects of construction, leading a team of engineers, designers, and craftsmen while coordinating on-site execution with multiple suppliers. As a project manager, I oversaw highly technical and precise projects for clients such as Bloomberg (Benelux), IPC (Brussels), Walter Van Beirendonck, Investlife (Lux), and Regus, with project sizes ranging between 1 and 5 million euros.