Ken Van Gansen

Chief of Staff & Director Distribution Private, Wealth & Retail

Brussels Metropolitan Area

About

Ken Van Gansen is a seasoned executive, renowned for his digital and technology leadership. Throughout his consulting career, he has successfully led more than 100 digital and technology transformations, serving clients across Europe in diverse industries such as Pharma, Retail, Government, Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, and Financial Services. Ken has served as Chief of Staff and as Senior Executive is currently responsible for the program portfolio of Belfius group, encompassing all digital and technology projects of both Bank & Insurance. Ken blends strategic vision, technical expertise, and proven leadership to drive impactful digital and technology transformations. Key expertise includes: - Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated experience in client relationship management and achieving profitable growth. - Strategic planning: Ken has a strong track record in strategic planning engagements, with a particular focus on digital, technology, data & AI. - Transformation and Strategy Execution: He has managed projects across the full transformation cycle, from strategic planning to technology implementation. - Executive Leadership: Ken has led successful leadership teams ranging from smaller expert teams towards large, cross-functional teams. - Deal Negotiations & M&A: Successfully negotiated multi-year large technology services contracts as well has been leading various M&A technology due diligences. - Technical Proficiency: His areas of expertise include Data & AI, Business Model development, Digital and IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Sourcing, and Vendor Management.

Experience

  • Belfius (Full-time · 5 yrs 11 mos)
    • Chief of Staff Private, Wealth & Retail | Director Distribution
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Senior Executive Digital Programs Bank & Insurance
      Oct 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Chief of Staff Technology
      Aug 2021 - Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Board Member at CenEnergy
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Guest Lecturer Digital Transformation at Vlerick Business School
    2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Gartner (5 yrs 11 mos)
    • Managing Partner
      Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 · 8 mos

    • Associate Partner
      Jun 2019 - Jan 2020 · 8 mos

    • Director
      Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 · 6 mos

  • Information Strategy Consultant at Envizion
    Jun 2011 - Oct 2014 · 3 yrs 5 mos