Vlerick Business School, Gent Area, Belgium
Vlerick is a leading international business school... with a difference. Yes, we offer fully-accredited, world-class education programmes combining a healthy mix of theoretical knowledge and practical insight. Yes, we are a leading academic institution with a strong tradition of innovative and independent research. Yes, we boast internationally recognised, expert faculty with close ties to the corporate world. And yes, we are consistently ranked amongst the top business schools in Europe and the world.
However, what truly sets Vlerick apart is not just what we do but the spirit in which we do it.
However, what truly sets Vlerick apart is not just what we do but the spirit in which we do it.
Vlerick Business School Alumni
Dirk C. RAES
Founder & Director at Raes Pharmaceutical Logistics NV
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 1991 — 1992
KMO Excellence
KU Leuven 1973 — 1977
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
SOIF De Punt NV June 2013 - Present
Raes Pharmaceutical Logistics NV April 2013 - Present
Vlerick Healthcare Suppluy Chain Network January 2013 - Present
Procosmetics International bvba April 2010 - Present
NIDUS September 1998 - Present
Dirk Raes Logistics (now: Movianto Belgium Dirk Raes) 1978 - September 2009
Skills
New Business Development, Operations Management, Business Planning, Change Management, Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Strategy, Public Speaking, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Coaching, Management Consulting
Dirk Ceuppens
European Web Marketing Manager at Bayard Presse
Internet
Education
Vlerick Leuven Ghent Management School 1991 — 1992
Master in Management
KU Leuven 1986 — 1991
Master in Mechanical engineering
Experience
Bayard Presse 2007 - Present
Mobistar 2005 - 2007
Thomas Cook 2000 - 2005
Arthur Andersen 1998 - 2000
Cimad 1996 - 1998
Skills
Online Advertising, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Digital Strategy, Internet Strategy, Start-ups, Mobile Marketing, Direct Marketing, SEO, Digital Marketing, SEM, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Web Marketing
Dirk Cornelis
ceo at Ganda Ham
Food Production
Education
Sint Lievens college Gent 1970 — 1976
High School
Vlerick Business School
IGMO Program, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Experience
Ganda Ham
Skills
Food Processing, Food Service, Food Industry, Product Development, Food, HACCP, Culinary Skills, Sales Management, Dairy, Business Strategy, FMCG, Ingredients, Food Safety, Purchasing, Operations Management
Dirk Coveliers
C.O.O. at Maintenance Partners
Management Consulting
Education
2010 — 2010
Strategy In Action
University of Antwerp 2006 — 2007
Post Graduate, Financial Management
1982 — 1986
St Rita College 1976 — 1982
Experience
COVANA bvba January 2014 - Present
Maintenance Partners, à group compact of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe January 2007 - Present
ASCO August 1997 - January 2007
Renault Industrie Belgique 1986 - 1997
Renault Industries Belgique 1986 - 1997
Renault 1986 - 1997
Skills
Engineering, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Project Engineering, Change Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, Maintenance Management, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Management, Manufacturing
Dirk Cuypers
Head of Sponsoring & Branding
Banking
Education
Universiteit Antwerpen Management School (UAMS) 2007 — 2007
Expert Class in Marketing Management
2006 — 2006
Marketing - Communication
Aarhus Universitet 1993 — 1994
English
Aarhus Universitet 1993 — 1994
Interpreting
Erasmushogeschool Brussel 1989 — 1994
Master Interpreter, Dutch/Danish/English
OLVC Tongeren 1983 — 1989
Experience
Record Bank March 2015 - Present
Record Bank August 2010 - Present
Record Bank August 2008 - Present
Record Bank January 2004 - July 2010
Record Bank February 2001 - December 2003
Belgian, Dutch and Danish companies 1995 - 2002
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, French, English, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Online Advertising, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Dutch
Dirk D'herde
Gedelegeerd bestuurder at Architectenvennootschap ARTE
Architecture & Planning
Education
University of Leuven 2010 — 2010
Vastgoedkunde
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 1980 — 1981
Stedenbouw & Ruimtelijke Ordening
University of Leuven 1975 — 1980
Master, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate
Vlerick Business School
KMO-Excellence
Experience
Architectenvennootschap AR-TE April 2014 - Present
Bond Vlaamse Architecten 2014 - Present
Architectenvennootschap AR-TE 2014 - Present
Architectenvennootschap AR-TE April 1994 - April 2014
STABO 1993 - 1994
Atelier d'art Urbain 1991 - 1993
Cera Bank 1987 - 1991
Skills
Architecture, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Architectural Design, Construction, Sustainability
Dirk Daems
Service Delivery Manager at Electrabel
Utilities
Education
2008 — 2008
Consortium Middle Management Program
Experience
Electrabel October 2005 - Present
Electrabel October 2001 - Present
Skills
IT Strategy, Service Delivery, Security, IT Service Management, Incident Management, OT Security, IT Operations, Business Continuity, Security Management, ITIL, White listing, Network Security, Information Security..., Incident Response, IT Management
Dirk De BEER
Executive Vice President Strategy & Expansion at incadea group
Information Technology and Services
Education
2007 — 2008
AMP, Strategic Leadership
2007 — 2007
Course, Mergers&Acquisitions
EHSAL Brussels 1997 — 1998
Master, International Trade
Katholieke Vlaamse Hogeschool 1990 — 1995
Master of Arts, Translation; Dutch, English, Russian
Experience
incadea group July 2014 - Present
Hewlett-Packard September 2008 - June 2014
EDS EMEA, based June 2006 - March 2008
EDS EMEA, based August 2004 - June 2006
EDS EMEA, based June 2001 - July 2004
country management responsibility March 1999 - May 2001
EDS April 1998 - March 1999
EDS April 1996 - March 1998
Skills
IT Service Management, Service Management, Sales Management, Service Delivery, Go-to-market Strategy, Automotive, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, IT Outsourcing, Analysis, Sales Operations, IT Strategy, BPO, CRM, Business Development, Team Leadership, Change Management, Strategic Sourcing, B2B, Project Management, Hospitality Industry, Management, Strategy, Outsourcing, Call Centers, Account Management
Dirk De Backer
Secretary General and HR Director at Ter Beke
Food Production
Education
2008 — 2009
IEMBA
University of Houston Law Center 1994 — 1995
LL.M, Law
University of Leuven 1989 — 1994
Experience
Ter Beke LawyerAllen & Overy1995 - 2004
Loeff Claeys Verbeke 1995 - 2000
Dirk De Baets
Managing Director Nuscience Belgium at Nuscience group
Food Production
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2010 — 2011
MBA, Advanced Management Program
Ghent University 2001 — 2003
MBA, Bedrijfskundig Ingenieur
1987 — 1991
Bachelor, Industrial Engineer Food industry, specialisation dairy industry
Experience
Nuscience group September 2002 - Present
Lumco Invest September 2011 - Present
Q-ENERGY N.V. 2009 - Present
Nuscience group April 2015 - September 2015
Nuscience group September 2014 - December 2014
Q-GROUP N.V. 2002 - December 2014
Nuscience Group June 2014 - October 2014
Vitamex Group 2000 - May 2014
Vitamex Nederland B.V. 2000 - 2011
Lucas Meyer N.V. 2000 - 2001
Skills
Product Development, ERP, International Business, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Agribusiness, Purchasing, Food, Purchase Management, Agriculture, ITIL, Food Industry, Animal Nutrition, Change Management, Operations Management
Dirk De Block
Zaakvoerder bij Eurotuin Groep
Retail
Education
Vlerick Business School 2011 — 2012
Toegepaste Economische Wetenschappen / UFSIA 1982 — 1986
Licentiate degree
Experience
Eurotuin Groep January 2012 - Present
Carrefour September 2007 - November 2011
Lunch Garden September 2003 - September 2007
Skills
Windows, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Outlook, English, Budgets, Research, Public Speaking
Dirk De Cock
Management Consulting
Education
STIMA
HUB-EHSAL 1979 — 1984
Engineer's Degree
Universiteit Antwerpen 2002 — 2002
Master
HUB - INSTIMA 2010 — 2011
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2011 — 2012
LRQA from Lloyd's register Group 2012 — 2012
ISO/TS 16949 - internal audit certification
Experience
Bridgestone Europe March 2012 - December 2014
Thomas Cook Belgium February 2010 - January 2012
Baltimore Aircoil Company April 2009 - January 2010
Chiquita September 2008 - March 2009
Thomas Cook Belgium March 2008 - September 2008
InBev January 2005 - December 2007
Manpower EMEA 2003 - 2004
Capco 2000 - 2002
Coca-Cola Greater Europe Group 1997 - 2000
Coca-Cola Greater Europe Group 1995 - 1997
Skills
Product Development, Business Process, Business Strategy, Program Management, Management Consulting, IT Management, Operations Management, Change Management, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Management, Coaching, Process Engineering, Start-ups, Strategy Development, Business Analysis, Strategy, Business Management, People Management, Interim Management
Dirk De Gendt
Sales Manager Benelux AkzoNobel Joinery & Wood coatings
Chemicals
Education
INSTIMA 2005 — 2005
Key Account Management
INSTIMA 2004 — 2004
Account Management
Erasmushogeschool Brussel 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Communication
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School
Management Programme, B2B Marketing & Sales
Experience
AkzoNobel July 2008 - Present
Eternit nv August 2002 - July 2008
Aexis Group January 2000 - June 2002
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Coaching, Strategy, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, International Sales, Business Planning, Account Management, Key Account Management, People Development, Forecasting, Change Management, Management, B2B
Dirk De Herdt
Cofounder en Managing Partner bij 2Prove
Biotechnology
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2003 — 2003
International Middle-Management Programme
Universiteit Antwerpen 1992 — 1993
Industrial Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Universiteit Antwerpen 1985 — 1992
PharmD, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Experience
2Prove November 2012 - Present
De Herdt Consultants bvba March 2010 - Present
ThromboGenics nv May 2008 - February 2010
TiGenix March 2007 - March 2008
Janssen Pharmaceutica August 2000 - February 2007
Janssen Pharmaceutica nv January 1999 - July 2000
Skills
CRO, Life Sciences, GCP, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Clinical Trials, Medical Affairs
Dirk De Loecker
Zaakvoerder at PLAN+
Architecture & Planning
Education
2002 — 2002
Management
Stedelijk Hoger Architectuurinstituut "De Bijloke" 1992 — 1996
Master, Stedenbouw
Examencommissie van Vlaamse Gemeenschap 1992 — 1994
Master, Landmeter-expert en Meetkundige-schatter onroerende goederen
1990 — 1992
Bachelor, Topografie
Experience
PLAN+ 1998 - Present
t-plan 1995 - 2000
Skills
Sustainable Development, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, CAD, ArcGIS, Sustainability, Project Planning, Project Management, Urban Design, GIS, Urban
Dirk De Muynck
Freelance Consultant
Automotive
Education
Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) 2010 — 2011
M.sc., Communication
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2012 — 2012
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2010 — 2010
Strategic Management
Reputation Institute 2012 — 2012
Advanced Program Corporate Reputation
Reputation Institute 2009 — 2009
Reputation Management
IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs 2008 — 2008
Corporate Communication
Experience
Dirk De Muynck November 2014 - Present
Skills
Crisis Communications, B2B, Corporate Social..., Corporate Reputation, Sponsorship, Crisis Management, Management, Opinion Building, Social Media, Internal Communications, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Relations
Dirk De Pauw
CEO at CLIPS.be
Retail
Education
Dirk De Rijcke
Entrepreneur in Medical Industry
Medical Practice
Education
University of Antwerp 2007 — 2007
Managing the diamond and Jewellery Business
Ehsal 2004 — 2004
Advanced Sales and Marketing Management
Vlaams Instituut voor Ondernemers 2000 — 2002
Bedrijfsmanagement
Ehsal - Campus IORT 1995 — 1998
Bachelor, Optics and Optometry
Member of expert group Branding
Asse
Experience
Ergra Engelen September 2011 - Present
Retail Brains November 2010 - December 2012
Spicers February 2011 - September 2011
Van den Bosch & Van Ranst 2006 - 2010
Essilor Belgium 2004 - 2006
Transitions Optical Europe 2001 - 2004
Dirk De Vos
Apparel & Fashion
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2010 — 2010
Negotiating to create Value
2006 — 2007
Finance, M&A, Valuation of Companies
Stedelijk Insitituut Voor Economisch Hoger Onderwijs (SIVEHO) 1984 — 1985
Marketing
HANTAL - Kortrijk 1983 — 1984
Marketing
Ghent University 1981 — 1983
Germanic Philology, English and Dutch Literature
Experience
Van de Velde September 2012 - Present
Rigby & Peller February 2013 - Present
Intimacy February 2013 - Present
Intimacy May 2012 - January 2013
Van de Velde January 2002 - August 2012
Levi Strauss - Brussels January 1997 - January 2000
Levi Strauss - Amsterdam January 1994 - January 1997
Levi Strauss Belgium 1990 - 1993
Skills
Sportswear, M&A experience, E-commerce, Luxury Goods, Retail, Jeans, Wholesale, Leadership, International Sales, Merchandising, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, International Leadership, Marketing, Management, Fashion, Sales, Apparel
Dirk De Weghe
Deals Valuation and Business & financial Modelling
Financial Services
Education
CFA institute 2014 — 2016
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), level II 2015 Candidate
BVA Academy 2010 — 2010
Workshop on Buy-Outs & Development Capital
2005 — 2006
Master in Financial Management (MFM)
Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck 2004 — 2005
Applied Economics
University of Leuven 2003 — 2005
Applied Economics (Finance)
2001 — 2003
Applied Economics
Regina Caëlli 1995 — 2001
Economics – Mathematics
Experience
PwC Belgium July 2013 - Present
PwC Belgium April 2012 - June 2013
E-Capital Equity Management January 2010 - March 2012
Probel Capital Management March 2009 - December 2009
KBC Securities July 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Project Finance, Purchase Price..., Tax valuations, Valuation, Equities, Private Equity, Impairment Testing, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Investments, Intangible assets..., Mutual Funds, Financial Modeling, Equity Research, PPP, Securities, Financial Model
Dirk Decoene
Experienced Sales & Account Manager at Puratos
Food Production
Education
Instituut voor Sales en Account Management (ISAM)- Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam 2012 — 2012
Postacademisch, Strategisch Account Management 2012
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2002 — 2003
Advanced Management Program
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 1999 — 1999
Negotiation Skills
Economische Hogeschool Sint-Aloysius 1994 — 1995
Sales Management
Stichting Industriele Marketing 1991 — 1991
Industrial Marketing
University of Leuven 1987 — 1988
Bachelor, Business Administration
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 1980 — 1985
Master in Sciences, Agronomy - Tropical Plant Husbandry
IITA International Institute for Tropical Agriculture - Ibadan / Nigera 1984 — 1984
Scolarship, Banana & Plantain research
Experience
Puratos May 2006 - Present
Puratos 2003 - 2006
Beldem - Puratos 2001 - 2002
Beldem - Puratos 1996 - 2000
AVEVE 1988 - 1996
Diocese Dungu Doruma - Dem. Rep. of Congo 1985 - 1987
Skills
Supply Chain, Employee Training, Marketing Strategy, Quick Service..., Bakery, Food Industry, Coaching, Ingredients, Account Management, Management, FMCG, Selling, Key Account Development, B2B, Global account..., Sales, Strategic account..., Catering, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Leadership, Food Service
Dirk Dekeyser
Manager EMEA Development Quality Department at Daikin Europe NV
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
2010 — 2011
International Management program
1980 — 1985
Experience
Daikin Europe NV April 2014 - Present
Daikin Europe NV 2002 - April 2014
Daikin Europe NV 2000 - 2002
Daikin Europe NV 1996 - 2000
Daikin Europe NV 1991 - 1996
MARELEC nv 1988 - 1990
Picanol 1987 - 1988
Skills
Negotiation, PCB design, Cost, Automation, Management, HVAC, Troubleshooting, Testing, SAP, Planning, Automotive, Assembly, Product Development, Six Sigma, Electricians, Materials, Components, Heat Pumps, Electrical Engineering, Building Management..., Switchgear, Cost Reduction, Electronics, Kaizen, Electronic Manufacturing, HVAC Controls, Engineering, Solar Energy, BACnet, Problem Solving, Electrical, Change Management, Manufacturing, People Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing
Dirk Den Haese
Global Director Energy Management Solutions at Elster
Information Technology and Services
Education
Ghent University 2002 — 2005
Master, Industrial MBA, BIR, partnership UGent & Vlerick business management school Gent-Leuven
1995 — 1999
Master in Engineering, electromechanics, automation, energy
2011 — 2011
Executive Decision Making
Experience
Elster February 2015 - Present
Johnson Controls October 2013 - January 2015
Johnson Controls April 2012 - October 2013
Johnson Controls August 2011 - October 2013
Johnson Controls August 2010 - August 2011
Siemens October 2008 - July 2010
Siemens June 2003 - July 2005
Siemens July 1999 - June 2003
Skills
Negotiation, Automation, Change Management, International Sales, Energy Management, Key Account Management, International Business, Engineering, Energy, Project Management, Business Development, Energy Conservation, Creative Problem Solving, Management, Innovation Management, Sustainability, Sales Management, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Renewable Energy, Analysis, Strategy, Energy Efficiency, Product Development, New Business Development
Dirk Deridder
E2E Risk Manager/ Governance, Risk & Compliance Assurance Sr Project Executive at IBM
Information Technology and Services
Education
IBM 2012 — 2015
IBM 2011 — 2015
Academy of Arts 2009 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree
Idefix 2008 — 2009
Project Management Institute 2003 — 2006
Certified
IBM 2001 — 2006
Certified Project Executive
The George Washington University 2000 — 2001
Master
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 1997 — 1998
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 1996 — 1997
Right Management
Experience
IBM November 2012 - March 2015
IBM January 2011 - March 2015
IBM January 2000 - January 2011
Power Tools Business Services nv. (Atlas Copco) January 1996 - December 1999
Atlas Copco Tools Distribution nv September 1992 - December 1995
Atlas Copco Airpower October 1980 - September 1992
Skills
Figure Drawing, Drawing, PMP, Team Leadership, Incident Management, Service Delivery, Contract Negotiation, Long-term Customer..., Sla, IT Service Management, Global Delivery, Pre-sales, Account Management, IT Outsourcing, Team Building, Problem Solving, Remote Troubleshooting, Change Management, Process Improvement, ERP, Program Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Remote User Support, IT Operations, IT Strategy, Disaster Recovery, Management, Outsourcing, Governance, Offshoring, Business Intelligence, ITIL, Mentoring, Customer Satisfaction, PMI, Project Planning, Cloud Computing, IT Management, Data Center, Solution Architecture, Project Management, Resource Management, Enterprise Architecture, Service Management, Vendor Management, Coaching, Business Analysis, Contract Management, IT Transformation
Dirk Dewulf
General Manager Persgroep Online Services
Banking
Education
Vlerick Business School 1993 — 1994
Master in Management (PUB), Management
Universiteit Gent 1991 — 1993
Masters, Communicatiewetenschappen
Universiteit Gent 1989 — 1991
Bachelor, Politiek & Sociale wetenschappen
Sint-Lievenscollege 1985 — 1989
High School
Sint-Barbara
Experience
De Persgroep Publishing January 2015 - Present
NIBC Bank September 2011 - December 2014
Rabobank International Direct Banking January 2011 - September 2011
Rabobank.be January 2007 - September 2011
Corelio January 2004 - January 2007
Magnet Magazines January 2000 - October 2003
InSites Consulting January 1999 - December 1999
Lannoo Graphics May 1996 - December 1998
Vlerick Business School August 1994 - April 1996
Skills
Online Marketing, Marketing, Email Marketing, Sales, Database Marketing, International Project..., Online Advertising, Media Buying, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Marketing Management, B2B, Business Development, Internet Banking, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Retail, General management, CRM, Public Relations, SEO, Entrepreneurship, Management, Market Research, Project Management, Business Strategy, Viral Marketing, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, People management, Digital Strategy, New Business Development, Web Marketing, Direct Marketing, Online Banking, Retail Banking, Product Management, People Management, Banking
Dirk Dezeure
Managing Director at Cevan
Construction
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2010 — 2011
MBA, General International Management
Université catholique de Louvain 1999 — 2000
DEC, International Relations
King's College London 1998 — 1999
Diploma, Legal Studies
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 1994 — 1999
Master, Law
Heilig Kruiscollege Maaseik 1988 — 1994
Latin-Mathematics
Experience
PND bv February 2013 - Present
Cevan Industries NV October 2011 - Present
Cevan NV October 2011 - Present
CAW Metropool June 2011 - August 2011
Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School September 2010 - August 2011
Brouwland April 2011 - June 2011
Cevan NV June 2005 - May 2010
Arcelor 2002 - 2005
Ormit 2000 - 2002
Skills
Integration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process..., Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing, Change Management, Project Management, Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Management, Project Planning, Program Management, Coaching, Budgets, Product Development
Dirk Ghekiere
Group Treasurer at Bekaert
Mining & Metals
Education
2004 — 2005
Master, Human resources
CEDEP (Insead Fontainebleau) 1996 — 1997
Post-Graduate, General Management
University of Leuven 1984 — 1986
Master, actuarial sciences
University of Leuven 1980 — 1984
Master, Handelsingenieur
Experience
Bekaert July 2010 - Present
Bekaert October 2008 - June 2010
Bekaert September 2004 - September 2008
Bekaert September 1996 - September 2004
Dirk Goossenaerts
Utilities
Education
2009 — 2010
Middle Management Program
1997 — 2003
Master, Commercial Sciences
1987 — 1991
Master, Electrical Engineering
Experience
Eandis October 2010 - Present
Skills
Renewable Energy, Project Management, Energy Markets, Power Distribution, Energy Management, Energy, Electricity Markets, Business Analysis
Dirk Guldentops
Project Manager & Change Management Expert
Management Consulting
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2011
Executive education
Henley Business School 2000 — 2002
Corporate MBA
1994 — 1995
MBA
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 1989 — 1994
Experience
Touche Consulting July 2014 - Present
Touche Consulting 2007 - Present
Guldentops BVBA February 2003 - Present
IBM July 1995 - January 2003
Skills
Service Design, NLP, Business Transformation, Talent Management, Experienced Speaker, Executive Coaching, Business Strategy, SAP, Management, HR Transformation, Business Process..., Union Relationships, Shared Service Center, Project Management, Change Management, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Large Scale Business..., Sales, Business Model..., Process Consulting, People Skills, Management Consulting, Sales Management, Information Technology
Dirk Haesevoets
Director at House of Flanders
Public Relations and Communications
Education
UAMS 2003 — 2003
ABAF-BVFA
CFA
Amandina College
Guberna/Instituut voor Bestuurders
Lagere school Loksbergen
University of Leuven
Experience
House of Flanders September 2013 - Present
Topsport Herk-de-Stad nv October 2011 - Present
Amade VZW March 2010 - Present
Business Club Topsport September 2009 - Present
Yotran July 2009 - Present
The House of Trust September 2004 - Present
The House of Trust 2004 - Present
Pleegzorg Vlaanderen vzw March 2007 - January 2011
Skills
Start-ups, Spokesperson, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Press Releases, Coaching, Strategic Communications, Strategy, New Business Development, Executive Coaching, Event Management, Management, Dutch, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Online Advertising, English, Marketing Strategy, Crisis Management, Entrepreneurship, French, Crisis Communications, Copywriting, Management Consulting, Advertising, Social Media, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Negotiation, Corporate Communications, Change Management, Business Development, B2B, Business Strategy, Internal Communications, Brand Development, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Corporate Social..., New Media, Reputation Management, Marketing Management, Organizational...
Dirk Hamelinck
Director Strategy & Innovation Multi Media Technologies
Research
Education
Vlerick Business School 2013 — 2013
Mastering interim management
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 1988 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Economics
Universiteit Gent 1980 — 1985
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Science - Electronic Engineering
Experience
iMinds September 2014 - Present
Grammer EiA Electronics NV June 2013 - August 2014
LuxQuest consulting October 2010 - August 2014
IMEC 2004 - September 2010
Philips 1999 - 2003
Philips 1994 - 1998
Philips 1990 - 1993
Philips 1986 - 1989
Skills
Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, B2B, Change Management, Program Management, Business Development, Semiconductors, Entrepreneurship, Legal and IPR aspects..., Management Consulting, Product Development, Business Strategy, R&D, Management, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Business Management, Team Leadership, Project Managment, Product Management, Product Marketing, Consultancy, Innovation Management, Project Management, Start-ups
Dirk Hautekeete
Director at Scanfor
Logistics and Supply Chain
Education
2005 — 2006
Advanced Management Program (AMP), General Management
Vlaamse Ingenieurs Kamer (VIK) 1995 — 1996
Master in logistic management, Logistics
Experience
Scanfor November 2010 - Present
Transport Halléns NV February 2008 - November 2010
Samat Belgium October 2006 - February 2008
De Post June 2001 - July 2006
Nedlloyd Road Cargo March 1999 - May 2001
DFDS Transport February 1991 - February 1999
Skills
Logistics Management, Transportation, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Warehousing, Contract Negotiation, Logistics, International Logistics, Supply Chain..., Business Strategy, Sales Management, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain Management, Team Management, Container, Change Management, Purchasing, Operations Management, Fleet Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Coaching, Management, Business Process...
Dirk Hendrix
Head of Belgian Power Dispatch at GDF SUEZ
Oil & Energy
Education
2010 — 2012
Master, parttime International MBA
2001 — 2005
Master, Master of Science
SJB 1992 — 1998
Latin Science
Experience
GDF SUEZ February 2011 - Present
GDF SUEZ - Electrabel February 2008 - February 2011
SUEZ Electrabel April 2006 - February 2008
Elia 2006 - 2006
Pentair 2005 - 2005
Skills
Contract Management, Portfolio Optimization, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Energy Markets, Renewable Energy, Natural Gas, CRM, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Biomass, Negotiation, Hedging, Portfolio Management, Commodity Markets, Risk Management, Energy, Power Plants, Electricity Markets, Commodity, Power Generation
Dirk Hoornaert
Schepen at Gemeente Oudergem
Airlines/Aviation
Education
Sint Lukas Brussel 1973 — 1976
A2, Artistieke Humaniora
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School
Experience
Gemeente Oudergem December 2012 - Present
The Brussels Airport Company January 2009 - Present
OCMW Oudergem April 2006 - January 2013
TV Brussel April 2004 - November 2010
The Brussels Airport Company 2006 - 2008
Skills
Air Freight, Commercial Aviation, Airport Management, French, Negotiation, Change Management, Aerospace, Ground Handling, Airline Ticketing, Flight Safety, Ticketing, Transportation, Airports, Flight Planning, Dutch, Operations Management, Sabre, Tourism, Project Management, Civil Aviation, Aviation Security, Airline Management, Analysis, IATA, Program Management, Management, Business Strategy, English, Piloting, Aviation, Airlines, Safety Management..., Flights, Charter, Aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance, Amadeus, Process Improvement
Dirk Inghels
Quality Assurance & Laboratories Manager at Aleris Aluminum
Mining & Metals
Education
Karel de Grote' Hogeschool Antwerpen
Ing, Elektro-Mechanika
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Ir, Operations Research
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School
Bedrijfskundig Ingenieur
Experience
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam September 2014 - Present
Aleris July 2011 - Present
University of Antwerp September 2008 - Present
Aleris September 2004 - July 2011
Aleris 2000 - 2004
Aleris Aluminum Duffel BVBA 1997 - 2000
Aleris 1995 - 1997
Egemin 1990 - 1995
Skills
Kaizen, Process Improvement, 5S, Auditing, Operations Management, English, Industrial Engineering, Iso 9000, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Research, Root Cause Analysis, Materials Management, Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Process Simulation, Six Sigma, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Metallurgy, Quality Assurance, ISO, Management, Problem Solving
Dirk JACOBS
Director Buildings & Access MIVB
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2002 — 2004
Middle management
Katholieke Hogeschool 'Sint-Lieven', Gent 2001 — 2003
Preventie adviseur niveau 1
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 1992 — 1994
Speciale licentie in de kwantitatieve bedrijfskunde
1979 — 1981
Industrieel Ingenieur, Elektro-mechanica
Experience
STIB/MIVB January 2011 - Present
Accor NV April 2009 - February 2010
INNO nv December 1999 - March 2009
GIB nv October 1992 - October 1999
Skills
Employee Relations, Microsoft Office, Strategy, Policy, Program Management, Contract Management, Operations Management, Negotiation, Outsourcing, Problem Solving, Management Consulting, Logistics, Sustainability, Engineering, French, Facilities Management, Retail, Business Management, Real Estate, Budgeting, Procurement, Performance Management, Energy, Purchasing, English, Change Management, Coaching, Planning, People Management, Project Planning, Budgets, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Project Management, Construction, German, Team Management, Management
Dirk Janssens
SWIM Exploitation Project Manager at Eurocontrol
Airlines/Aviation
Education
2009 — 2009
2008 — 2009
Economische Hogeschool Sint-Aloysius 1988 — 1993
Master
1984 — 1986
IT Analyst / Programmer A1
St-Jozefscollege Aarschot 1978 — 1984
Secondary Degree
Experience
Eurocontrol January 2010 - Present
Eurocontrol December 2002 - January 2010
Intelligent Service BVBA July 2000 - November 2002
Business Engine July 1996 - May 2000
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young January 1993 - July 1996
Skills
Airports, Flights, Budgets, Service Management, Risk Management, Management, Project Management, Change Management, Business Alignment, Project Planning, PMBOK
Dirk Kusters
Project Engineer at E.ON Generation Belgium N.V.
Oil & Energy
Education
Vlerick Business School 2010 — 2011
Executive Education
Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg 2005 — 2006
Veiligheidscoördinator TMB niveau A
Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg 2004 — 2006
NVBB-ANPI-CFPA 2000 — 2000
Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg 1992 — 1996
Master's degree
Heilig Hart College Maasmechelen 1986 — 1992
Experience
E.ON Generation Belgium N.V. 2010 - Present
ELECTRABEL - GDF SUEZ GROUP 2007 - 2010
ELECTRABEL - GDF SUEZ GROUP 2003 - 2007
Provincie Limburg (België) 2002 - 2002
Regionale Milieuzorg 1996 - 2002
Dirk Leys
Director at Prodata Systems
Financial Services
Education
University of Antwerp 2010 — 2011
Master Class financieel beleid van de onderneming
1998 — 1998
Waardering van bedrijven
University of Antwerp 1996 — 1997
Overname en verkoop van ondernemingen
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management / Flanders Business School Antwerp 1983 — 1985
Executive Master, Business Administration
Universiteit Antwerpen 1974 — 1978
Master, Business Economics
Experience
Prodata Systems November 2010 - Present
Mylle Security & Partners NV 2008 - Present
Prodata Technology Group NV 2006 - Present
Transvision NV 2008 - March 2015
APTrans SA 2004 - March 2015
Prodata Mobility Systems 2008 - July 2014
Tracor Europe June 2011 - July 2013
Connective NV 2009 - May 2013
BTR Services NV 2005 - February 2013
Augeo NV - merged with Dirk Leys bvba 2000 - 2012
Skills
Growth financing, Consultancy, Preparing for growth, Start-ups, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Mergers, Consulting, Business Development, Managerial Finance, Finance, Financial Audits, Private Placements, Preparing for capital..., Business Analysis, Management, Capital market..., Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial control &...
Dirk Martens
Financieel & Administratief Directeur at VZW Werken Glorieux
Hospital & Health Care
Education
Vlerick Business School 1991 — 1994
Accountancy & Fiscaliteit
Ghent University 1987 — 1991
Economische WEtenschappen
Experience
VZW Werken Glorieux February 2013 - Present
Igepa Belux December 2001 - February 2013
Italo Suisse September 1997 - December 2001
EY September 1994 - August 1997
Ghent University September 1991 - August 1994
Skills
Healthcare Management, Budgets, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Windows, Outlook, Change Management, Public Speaking, Healthcare
Dirk Matthys
CEO at Engicon nv
Management Consulting
Education
1988 — 1990
MSc
Ghent University 1985 — 1989
PhD
Carnegie Mellon University 1987 — 1988
Ghent University 1979 — 1984
MSc
Experience
Engicon nv (Geldof) 2013 - Present
Metals & Mining / Renewable Energy (Central Europe / Central Asia) January 2013 - Present
G&G International 2013 - March 2015
Gamesa July 2011 - December 2012
Gamesa July 2009 - June 2011
ArcelorMittal 2005 - 2008
Arcelor 2001 - 2005
Arcelor Mittal - Skyline Steel 2001 - 2004
Sidstahl BeNeLux 1999 - 2001
Arcelor Asia September 1996 - December 1998
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Six Sigma, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Cleantech, Engineering, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Wind, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Program Management, International Sales, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Quality Management, Business Process..., Business Development, Change Management, Outsourcing, Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Renewable Energy, International Business, SAP, Alternative Energy, Steel, Lean Manufacturing, Business Planning, New Business Development, Project Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Negotiation, Operational Excellence, Management Consulting, Project Planning, Energy, Process Engineering, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Solar Energy, Start-ups, Product Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Project Management
Dirk Meuleman
FI Bid Management
Information Services
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 1987 — 1991
Bedrijfskundig ir
Ghent University 1982 — 1987
Ir
Sint Maarten Instituut ('t klein) 1978 — 1982
Latijn Wiskunde
Experience
Worldline by Atos October 2014 - Present
Atos Worldline May 2009 - September 2014
Atos Worldline FM August 2008 - June 2009
Atos Worldline nv/sa February 2009 - May 2009
AEMS November 2005 - August 2008
AtosOrigin May 1995 - May 2005
Atos Origin 2000 - 2005
Johnson & Johnson 2002 - 2003
KBC 1989 - 1995
the Office of the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister for Communications and Institutional Reforms 1989 - 1990
Skills
Business Process..., Outsourcing, Management, Integration, IT Management, Business Analysis, IT Strategy, Project Portfolio..., Management Consulting, Pre-sales, Business Intelligence, PRINCE2, Software Project..., ITIL, Service Delivery, Program Management, PMO, Service Management, Change Management, IT Service Management, Project Planning, Business Process, ERP, Testing, Requirements Analysis, Project Delivery
Dirk Moens
Senior Relationship Manager Corporate Banking at BNP Paribas Fortis
Banking
Education
1992 — 1993
Master after Master, Financial Management
Ghent University 1988 — 1992
Master, Toegepaste Economische Wetenschappen
College Melle 1976 — 1988
Latijn-Wiskunde
Experience
BNP Paribas Fortis April 2005 - Present
Fortis May 2005 - July 2009
Fortis Bank October 2001 - May 2005
Fortis Bank September 1996 - October 2001
Skills
Treasury Management, Banking, Credit Analysis, Commercial Banking, Financial Risk, Credit Risk, Risk Management, IFRS, Financial Markets, Credit, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Structured Finance, Trade Finance, Portfolio Management
Dirk Noens
Bestuurder at AXI
Information Technology and Services
Education
2002 — 2003
Middle Management
University of Antwerp 1985 — 1987
Master, Informatica & Bedrijfswiskunde
IHRH 1983 — 1985
Ing, Medisch Nucleaire Technieken
IHAM 1981 — 1983
Ing
Experience
AXI January 2008 - Present
AXI January 2008 - Present
AXI 1994 - 2007
AXI January 1990 - 1994
AXI October 1988 - 1990
Dirk Oosterlinck
Starting up www.embracelet.be
Marketing and Advertising
Education
INSEAD 2009 — 2009
AMP
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 1992 — 1993
Speciale Licensie Marketing
Ghent University 1988 — 1992
Master
Don Bosco College 1982 — 1988
Secondary
Experience
Uest February 2014 - Present
Geo Communication Group November 2014 - Present
The House of Marketing October 2014 - Present
EHSAL November 2012 - Present
bpost June 2011 - October 2014
bpost October 2007 - September 2011
De Post December 2005 - December 2007
Certipost 2004 - 2007
De Post April 2004 - November 2005
Minister of Internal Affairs June 2003 - April 2004
Skills
Key Account Management, Management Consulting, Team Management, Account Management, People Management, Dutch, Customer Service, Online Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Customer Relations, E-commerce, Sales, CRM, Coaching, BtoB, New Business Development, Change Management, English, Sales Management, Management, French, Business Development, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Direct Marketing, B2B, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Sales Manager, Logistics, Marketing
Dirk R. Smet MIoD
Partner at Phoenix Consulting
Telecommunications
Education
Prosci USA 2011 — 2011
Certificate, C-level training:, Change Management using the ADKAR model
2010 — 2011
Certificate, C-level training: Mastering Interim Management
Transition & Changement 2010 — 2010
Certificate, C-level training: Transition and Change managment
Motorola University 1994 — 1994
Certificate NOMS2, Wireless Communications Management
Motorola University 1993 — 1993
Certificate NOMS1, Wireless Communications Management
INSEAD 1990 — 1990
Intensive General Management course
Stedelijke Nijverheidsschool - Technisch Hoger Onderwijs, Antwerp, Belgium 1974 — 1977
Graduaat Electronica (equivalent to BSc), Electronics, Physics, Maths, Chemistry
Rijksinstituut voor Technisch Onderwijs, Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium
diploma (equivalent to HND) Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Experience
Phoenix - Change and Transition Management August 2009 - Present
6 C's December 2010 - Present
Diverse Energy Ltd June 2011 - December 2012
Diverse Energy February 2011 - July 2011
Madamobil S.A. September 2008 - July 2009
HiTS DRC February 2008 - July 2008
Voiptech September 2007 - January 2008
GS-Telecom October 2005 - August 2007
Starcomms Nigeria June 2002 - December 2005
MTN Cameroon June 2000 - May 2002
Skills
B2B, Outsourcing, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Market Analysis, Managed Services, Executive Management, 3G, Alternative Energy, Networking, GSM, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Renewable Energy, Mobile Devices, New Business Development, Team Building, Product Management, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Telecommunications, Turn Around Management, Start-ups, Leadership, P&L Management, Strategy, Private Equity, Wireless, WiMAX, Business Development, Cost Management, International Business, Operations Management, Change Management, Project Management, Turnaround Strategies, Mergers, Customer Service, Green Technology, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Integration, Restructuring, CRM, Business Transformation, Negotiation, Fuel Cells, International Sales
Dirk Raes
Manager InsursafeVan Snick
Insurance
Education
2008 — 2008
KMO Challenge
Ekonomische Hogeschool Brussel 1993 — 1994
Verzekeringsmanagement
Willemsfonds Brussel 1983 — 1985
Grad. Verzekeringen, Insurance
Industriële Hogeschool Gent 1977 — 1980
Boekhouding/Marketing
Experience
Insursafe-Van Snick June 1997 - Present
Indicator August 1997 - 2014
Skills
French, Insurance Broker, Coaching, Free Lance author..., Change Management, Free Lance teacher..., Management Consulting
Dirk Roeland
Managing director LibraPlay nv
Construction
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School
MBA
Experience
Libraplay Nv March 2009 - Present
Pleegzorg Oost-Vlaanderen May 2010 - Present
HAGS 2002 - Present
Recreabel VZW January 2007 - July 2014
VelopA nv January 2001 - March 2009
VelopA-Omniplay January 2001 - March 2009
Dirk Roels
Plant Manager at MC Syncro
Automotive
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2006 — 2006
people management
Neville - Clark 1993 — 1993
Lead assessor for Quality systems
Amelior 1985 — 1986
Quality expert, Quality
Experience
MC Syncro September 2014 - Present
Brussels Airlines November 2011 - August 2014
Honda Access Europe NV April 2004 - May 2011
Honda Access Europe NV 1992 - 2004
Honda Europe NV 1989 - 1992
Honda Europe NV 1979 - 1988
Skills
Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Business Management, Management, Daily Operations, Program Evaluation, Supply Management, Stock Management, People Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Supplier Management, HR Policies, Competitive Analysis, Performance Management, Automotive, Forecasting, Parts, Automobile, International Business, Lean Manufacturing, Negotiation, Procurement, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Evaluation, Warehousing, Supplier Audits, Business Planning, Business Process, Supply Chain Management, Pricing, Purchasing Strategy, Leadership, Purchasing, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Sales
Dirk Rottiers
Human Resources Director at Lyreco Benelux
Business Supplies and Equipment
Education
Vlerick Business School 2015 — 2015
Strategic HRM
Vlerick Business School 2010 — 2010
Introduction to Marketing Management
Vlerick Business School 2010 — 2010
Finance, General
Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel (HUB) 1994 — 1997
Economics - Marketing
Experience
Lyreco Benelux April 2015 - Present
Lyreco Benelux October 2004 - March 2015
Lyreco Benelux January 2004 - October 2004
Lyreco Benelux January 2001 - December 2003
Skills
BtoB, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Sales Management, Sales Process, Cold Calling, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Sales, Sales Operations, Selling, B2B, New Business Development, Account Management
Dirk Schepens
AM NPWT Mölnlycke HC
Hospital & Health Care
Education
2007 — 2007
1982 — 1984
Bachelor, Communication
Experience
Mölnlycke Healthy Care February 2006 - Present
Molnlycke Health Care 2006 - Present
Medtronic January 2001 - February 2005
Skills
Sales Operations, Selling, Surgeons, Healthcare, Capital Equipment, Home Care, Operating Room, Market Development, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Medical Devices, Wound Care, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Management, Product Launch, Account Management, Biotechnology, Hospitals, Sales Effectiveness, Change Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Management, Surgery, Key Account Management, Disposables, Pharmaceutical Sales
Dirk Schepers
general management
Management Consulting
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 1979 — 1980
master general management
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 1974 — 1979
Engineer's Degree, Chemical Engineering
Experience
Callot NV 2013 - 2013
Diveco NV 2006 - 2009
Alpha Industries 2001 - 2003
SITA Belgium 1995 - 2001
Reco 1992 - 1992
Christian Salvesen 1990 - 1991
Gimv 1982 - 1990
TOTAL 1981 - 1982
Skills
Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Management, Change Management, Start-ups, Business Strategy
Dirk Severens
Sales Manager ebusiness & Logistic Solutions at Eriks+Baudoin
Wholesale
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2002 — 2003
Middle Management
University of Leuven 1987 — 1988
Postgraduate, Industrial Engineering
1983 — 1987
Industrial Engineer, Biochemistry
1983 — 1987
Experience
Eriks+Baudoin March 2001 - Present
Air Liquide 1998 - March 2001
BOC Gases 1994 - 1998
ACE Engineers & Consulting 1993 - 1994
Brunel Multec 1991 - 1993
Bleyen Industrial Corporation 1989 - 1991
Skills
Strategy, Purchasing, Customer Oriented, People Management, Key Account Management, Coaching, Management, Negotiation, People Skills, German, E-business, B2B, English, Sales Management, French, Account Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Dutch, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Sales, Business Strategy
Dirk Smeets
CTO at icoMetrix
Medical Devices
Education
Vlerick Business School 2015 — 2016
Management Acceleration Program
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 2008 — 2012
PhD, Medical Image Computing
INRIA 2011 — 2011
intern, Computer Vision
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 2006 — 2009
Academic Teaching Trainee, option Physics
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 2006 — 2008
master, Biomedical Engineering
Politecnico di Milano 2007 — 2007
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 2003 — 2006
bachelor, Mechanical Engeenering (major), Electrical Engineering (minor)
Instituut Agnetendal 1997 — 2003
Latin - Mathematics
Vlerick Business School
Vlerick Business School
Experience
University of Antwerp May 2014 - Present
icoMetrix June 2012 - Present
KU Leuven June 2012 - May 2015
KU Leuven August 2008 - June 2012
Center Parcs October 2002 - February 2010
K.U.Leuven September 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Machine Learning, Matlab, Image Analysis, Experimentation, Signal Processing, Pattern Recognition, Presentation Skills, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Scientific Computing, C++, Image Segmentation, Image quantification, Medical Imaging, Python, fMRI, LaTeX, MRI
Dirk Smet
Marketing Director Retail& Commercial Banking at Belfius
Banking
Education
2005 — 2006
Internal MBA, Corporate Executive Programm
2004 — 2004
Management Class, ICT Management
University of Antwerp 1999 — 2001
Executive Master, Marketing & Sales
1994 — 1994
Post-Graduat, Direct Marketing
1981 — 1983
Bachelor, Marketing
Experience
Belfius January 2014 - Present
Belfius Bank March 2006 - January 2014
Dexia sa May 2010 - September 2011
Dexia September 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Advertising, Marketing Communications, New Media, Marketing Management, Direct Marketing, Issues Management, Organizational..., Strategic Communications, Communications..., Copywriting, Communications Strategy, Online Marketing, Communications Planning, Banking, Media Strategy, Communication Training, Public Relations, Social Media, Executive Communications, Internal Communications, Marketing Strategy, Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Reputation Management
Dirk Smets
at WaterLink
Utilities
Education
2007 — 2008
MMP, Management
Handelshogeschool Antwerpen 1987 — 1989
Kandidaat, Handelswetenschappen
Ghent University 1980 — 1985
Burgerlijk ingenieur werktuigkunde, Mechanics, windenergy
Experience
Water-Link August 2004 - Present
Kamer van Koophandel March 2008 - September 2010
Antwerpse Waterwerken June 1992 - July 2004
Antwerpse Waterwerken October 1990 - May 1992
Glaverbel April 1990 - September 1990
Bayer Antwerp November 1986 - March 1990
Skills
Automation, Pumps, Factory, SCADA, Water Treatment, Process Engineering, Engineering, Maintenance & Repair, Project Engineering
Dirk Sonck
Business consultant at Lohmann Animal Nutrition
Management Consulting
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2006 — 2007
Marketing
HoGent associate UGent 1988 — 1992
Master in Science, bioengineering
Experience
Lohmann Animal Nutrition August 2015 - Present
Barentz October 2013 - June 2015
Janssen Animal Health, Pharmaceutical Company of Johnson and Johnson 2003 - 2008
Nestle Purina January 1995 - January 2003
Skills
Leadership, Negotiation, Project Management, Analysis, Management, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Marketing Management
Dirk Steenbeke
Application Manager & Site Manager at Flanders Make vzw
Automotive
Education
Ehsal 2002 — 2003
Master, Project Management
Vormmetal 1998 — 1998
Auditor, Quality Auditor
1997 — 1997
Marketing Management
Robotec 1996 — 1996
Programmer, Robot programming
Ghent University 1992 — 1993
Bachelor, Metal Casting Techniques
Flemish Community 1987 — 1991
Master, Industrial Engineering
Hogeschool Gent 1987 — 1991
Master Industrial Engineering, ElectroMechanics
Experience
Flanders Make vzw September 2014 - Present
Dirk Steenbeke February 2009 - Present
Flanders' DRIVE February 2013 - October 2013
Flanders' DRIVE March 2011 - February 2013
Solid-Cure BVBA March 2004 - February 2009
TI Automotive 1998 - 2004
Honda Foundry Belgium 1994 - 1998
Honda Belgium 1991 - 1998
Skills
Engineering, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Electric Vehicles, Lean Manufacturing, Powertrain, Product Development, Automotive Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Change Management
Dirk Stevens
Information Technology and Services
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2003 — 2004
MBA
1989 — 1994
Industrial Engineer
Experience
SmartSpoken February 2015 - Present
Made with Wonder May 2013 - Present
Skills
Inspiring People, Business Analysis, Software Development, Business Intelligence, Interaction Design, Enterprise Software, Data Visualization, Meteor, Software Engineering, Start-ups, Product Management, Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Build, Decision Modeling, Strategy, Product Development, Data Representation, New Business Development, Databases, Web Development, Inspire, Data Mining, User Experience, Business Development, Web Applications, Graphic Design, Entrepreneur, Business Process...
Dirk Tangemann
Managing Partner at DTA consulting
Wireless
Education
Vlerick Business School 2000 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Financial Services & Insurance
Hochschule Bremen 1992 — 1996
BA (Hons), European Finance & Accounting
Experience
COMOVEO GmbH March 2009 - Present
DTA consulting January 2014 - Present
DTA Capital B.V. January 2013 - Present
iCarYou International B.V. April 2009 - Present
Woonlinie January 2010 - Present
Samenrijden.nu May 2007 - January 2015
ABN AMRO November 2010 - December 2012
ABN AMRO Bank N.V. September 2008 - November 2010
ABN AMRO Bank N.V. July 2007 - June 2008
ABN AMRO Bank January 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Project Management, Interim Management, Business Process, Financial Analysis, Governance, Leadership, Business Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Service Management, Offshoring, Management Consulting, Banking, Stakeholder Management, Contract Negotiation, Outsourcing, Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Financial Risk
Dirk Triest
Looking for new challenges in financial planning & analysis, M&A transaction services and strategic planning
Chemicals
Education
INSEAD 2004 — 2004
Management course, Corporate Financial Strategy in Global Markets
INSEAD 1999 — 1999
Management course, Strategic Issues in Mergers & Acquisitions
Vlerick Business School 1995 — 1995
Management course, Management Accounting & Control
Boston University Brussels Graduate Center (BUB) 1986 — 1988
Master of Science (M.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Universiteit Antwerpen 1979 — 1980
Master of Science (M.S.), Business Engineering
VLEKHO Business School Brussel 1975 — 1979
Master of Science (M.S.), Applied Economics
Experience
Eastman Chemical Company July 2012 - December 2013
Solutia January 2009 - June 2012
Solutia May 2007 - December 2008
Flexsys April 2000 - April 2007
Flexsys June 1995 - March 2000
Monsanto October 1981 - May 1995
Skills
Business Strategy, Joint Ventures, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Structured Finance, Asset Management, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Strategy, Investment Strategies, Mergers & Acquisitions, M&A execution, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., International Business, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Finance, Operational Excellence
Dirk Vaeyens
Tender & Project Director at Engicon NV || Owner & Diversified Consultant at DiVcon
Construction
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2002 — 2003
Middle Management Program, Business Administration and Management, General
Hogeschool Gent 1986 — 1991
Master's degree, Electromechanical Engineering, distinction
Experience
Engicon nv (Geldof) June 2012 - Present
DiVcon - Diversified Management Consultancy January 2010 - Present
Enfinity July 2008 - June 2012
Newtec Alvey October 2006 - June 2008
Rogers Corporation June 1998 - September 2006
Rogers Corporation 1995 - 1998
Skills
Change Management, Management, Operations Management, Technology Management, project investment..., Cost Reduction..., Contract Negotiation, Six Sigma, Contract Management, EPC, Business Process..., Leadership, Procurement, Program Management, International Project..., Management Consulting, Start-ups
Dirk Van Doren
Owner Verkoopdirecteur bij VDP Industries
Machinery
Education
Vlerick Business School
Senior Leadership Development Programm
Vlerick Business School
Change Fundamentals Programm
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2011 — 2012
KMO Excellence, Entrepreneurship & Management
KAHO, Gent 1982 — 1986
Industrieel ingenieur, Automatisering
Don Bosco Zwijnaarde 1975 — 1981
Latijn-Wiskunde
Experience
VDP INDUSTRIES 1997 - Present
PM Solutions bvba January 2013 - Present
VDP AUTOMATION 2000 - Present
VAN DOREN-PILLE 1994 - Present
Ferguson Machine Company 1987 - 1993
Skills
English, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Engineering, Dutch, New Business Development, Sales Management, Negotiation, B2B, Key Account Management
Dirk Van Dyck
Sales Director Europe, Russia and Africa at Morgan Schaffer
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
2009 — 2009
Mastering Interim Management
EHSAL Brussel 1991 — 1992
post-university, Sales Management
HAVIMO Asse 1989 — 1991
post-university
EPSL Military Academy 20e Promotion 1974 — 1977
Bachelor, Telecommunications
Experience
Morgan Schaffer October 2014 - Present
Strategy4U April 2014 - Present
LFC NV March 2013 - July 2014
Niko January 2010 - September 2012
Cooper Industries Ltd. June 2006 - March 2009
Cooper Industries Ltd. February 2004 - June 2006
Cooper Menvier February 2000 - January 2004
TRILUX BVBA September 1992 - November 1999
ETAP April 1988 - October 1992
Skills
Purchasing, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Forecasting, Sales Management, Product Management, Sales, Global Business..., Start-ups, Strategy, B2B, P&L Management, Management, Business Development, Pricing, Product Development, International Sales, Change Management, Key Account Management
Dirk Van Hecke
Senior Sales Responsible
Oil & Energy
Education
PIHO Gent 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School
Marketing management course
Experience
Comfort Energie October 1999 - Present
Skills
Advertising, Budgets, Business Planning, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Key Account Management, Sales, Negotiation, Contract Management, Project Management, Coaching, New Business Development
Dirk Van Lerberghe
CEO at Corilus
Information Technology and Services
Education
1981 — 1990
Dirk Van Loon (www.dirkvanloon.com)
Coach and Transformation expert
Management Consulting
Education
2009 — 2010
Ex-master, Executive Master Class in Business Process Management (BPM)
University of Antwerp 2007 — 2008
post graduate, personal management
Flanders Business School 2003 — 2005
MBA, Master in business administration
Vlaamse ingenieur kamer 2000 — 2002
Master, Communication technologie
1993 — 1996
bachelor, elektronica
Gitok 1987 — 1993
A2 Elektronica, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Internet Business School
Experience
KAAD - Consulting June 2005 - Present
Skills
Personnel Management, E-commerce, ICT, Entrepreneurship, Interim Management, Outsourcing, Business Analysis, SAP, Management Consulting, Project Management, Program Management, Business Strategy, Organizational..., Management, Strategy, ITIL, Operations Management, Change Management
Dirk Van Poucke
Negotiation Expert
Education Management
Education
Universiteit Gent 1975 — 1979
Licentiaat in de Rechten, Grote onderscheiding
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School
PUB - MBA, NEGOTIATION & DECISION MAKING, Onderscheiding
Fiscale Hogeschool Brussel
Gegradueerde in Fiscale Wetenschappen, Onderscheiding
Universiteit Gent
Doctor in de Toegepaste Economische Wetenschappen, Grootste onderscheiding
Harvard Law School
Program of Instruction of Lawyers, Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Harvard Business School
Negotiation and Competitive Decision Making
Experience
Onderhandelen tot de Handdruk 1986 - Present
Flanders Business School September 2006 - Present
Law Firm STORME, LEROY & VAN PARYS September 1980 - Present
Ghent University 1999 - Present
Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School 1984 - 2006
Vlerick Business School 1984 - 2006
Skills
Strategy, Analysis, Program Management, Research, English, Coaching, New Business Development, Organizational..., Business Development, Personal Development, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training & Development, Management, Executive Coaching, French, Start-ups, Employee Training, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Teaching, Management Consulting, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Design, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, Business Process...
Dirk Van Speybroeck
Advisor Science Policy at Cabinet State Secretary Elke Sleurs
Public Policy
Education
Vlerick Business School 2012 — 2013
Executive Master Class in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Innovation, Certificate
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 2009 — 2010
Middle Management Consortium, Business Administration and Management, General
1980 — 1988
Dr., Ecology
1977 — 1979
MSc., Biology
Vrije Universiteit Brussel 1977 — 1979
Certified High School Teacher, Secondary Education and Teaching
1975 — 1977
BSc., Biology
Koninklijk Atheneum Leopoldsburg 1969 — 1975
High School, Section Latin Greek, Cum laude
Experience
Cabinet State Secretary Elke Sleurs, February 2015 - Present
VITO January 2013 - February 2015
VITO January 2004 - December 2012
VITO October 1997 - December 2003
UNEP 1993 - 1997
University of Nairobi October 1988 - June 1993
Vrije Universiteit Brussel January 1983 - October 1988
IWT January 1980 - December 1982
Koninklijk Atheneum Maasmechelen September 1979 - January 1980
Skills
Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Data Analysis, Ecology, Strategic Planning, Science, GIS, Environmental Policy, Image Processing, Environmental Awareness, Strategy, Research, Remote Sensing, Environmental Impact..., Hydrology, Spatial Analysis, International Relations, Coastal, ArcGIS, Business Development, Climate Change, Sustainability, Management, Field Work
Dirk Van de Waeter
Sales & Marketing Director at De Boer Waterproofing Solutions nv
Building Materials
Education
EHSAL Brussel 2006 — 2007
License Marketing, B2B Marketing
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 1991 — 1992
Middle Management, MBA
Ufsia Antwerp 1987 — 1989
MBA
Rijksuniversiteit Gent 1979 — 1985
Master, Licentiaat Economie
Experience
De Boer Waterproofing Solutions nv March 1998 - Present
Supertransport n.v. (GIB group) April 1996 - October 1997
Balta Industries January 1994 - April 1997
Van Duuren Districenters BV May 1991 - August 1993
Danzas AEI August 1988 - April 1991
facilicom division Gom NV. December 1985 - July 1988
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, English, International Business, Negotiation, New Business Development, Account Management, Sales Management, Market Analysis, Coaching, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Sales Process, Sales, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Building Materials, Business Planning, Sales Presentations, B2B, French, Strategy
Dirk Van de Waeter
Associate at Vice Verda
Building Materials
Education
HUB-EHSAL 2008 — 2009
Licentiaat, B2B Marketing, Onderscheiding
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School 1991 — 1992
Middle Management
Hogeschool Antwerpen 1987 — 1989
Master in Business Administration, MBA
Rijksuniversiteit Gent 1979 — 1984
Licentiaat in de Economische Wetenschappen, algemene economie, Voldoening
St Barbara College Gent 1972 — 1977
Middelbaar, Latijn - Grieks
Experience
Vice Verda January 2010 - Present
De Boer Waterproofing Solutions nv March 1998 - Present
MISAKI October 1997 - February 1998
Supertransport April 1996 - October 1997
Balta January 1994 - March 1996
Van Duuren Districenters BeNeLux May 1991 - August 1993
Danzas AEI August 1988 - April 1991
facilicom division Gom NV. December 1985 - July 1988
Skills
Marketing Strategy, French, Computer Literate, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Coaching, B2B, Sales, English, Business Strategy, German, B2B Marketing, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Multilingual, New Business Development
Dirk Van de Weghe
Project Manager Commuter & Regional Trains
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Education
Hoger Technisch Instituut Kardinaal Mercier 1972 — 1978
Bachelor, Electro-mechanical engineering
Project management
Marketing Management
Experience
Siemens February 2010 - Present
Packing Creative Systems September 2009 - February 2010
SABCA August 2003 - August 2009
Skills
Sheet Metal, Technical Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Machining, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development..., Strategic Partnerships, Quality Management, Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Sustainable Procurement, Persevering, Management, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Procurement, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Supply Management, Aerospace, Business Development, Process Improvement, Empathy, Six Sigma, Assembly Lines, Team Leadership, Project Management, Situational Leadership, Supply Chain, Educational Leadership, Loyal, Strategy