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Ben Van Aken

Business Process Architect

€800/day
Bornem, BE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Ben

ERP Consultant | Digital Transformation Specialist | Hands-on Change Agent

I am an experienced ERP consultant with a strong background in operational optimization, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation within international contexts. In recent years, I have worked as an independent contractor on complex ERP implementations, M&A integrations, and IPO preparations across Europe, including at Culligan International.

My strength lies in translating business processes into scalable IT solutions, considering both technical details and human change. From leading multi-entity ERP rollouts to training local teams — I always deliver hands-on impact and sustainable improvement.

With a pragmatic approach, a sharp analytical eye, and a healthy dose of humor, I help organizations move forward faster. Available for consultancy assignments where strategic insight and operational effectiveness converge.
  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Culligan International
    M&A Integration Consultant
    DIGITAL AND IT
    July 2024 - Today (1 year and 11 months)
    Brussels Metropolitan Area, Belgium
    Through Swiftly Business Consulting
    Led the post-merger integration of Primo Belgium (Sip-Well), uniting systems, data, and teams under a cohesive operational model.

    - Integration Leadership: Oversaw the full M&A integration lifecycle, aligning strategy, systems, and execution.
    - Workshops & Engagement: Facilitated cross-functional workshops to align teams and clarify new processes.
    - Data & Process Harmonization: Managed data migration, process standardization, and reporting integration across business units.

    Driving clarity, cohesion, and continuity in complex merger environments.
    Project Management Mergers & Acquisitions Data Migration Process Improvement Interim Management
  • Culligan International
    ERP Rollout & IPO Readiness
    DIGITAL AND IT
    February 2024 - June 2024 (4 months)
    Praag, Czechia
    Engaged to initiate ERP deployment and IPO-aligned reporting setup, prior to project reprioritization by the client.

    - Rollout Initiation: Laid foundational groundwork for ERP system implementation and began aligning financial reporting with IPO standards.
    - Client-Driven Pause: Project was put on hold due to the strategic prioritization of the Primo merger in Belgium.
    - Prepared for Scale: Despite vendor-side resource constraints, key pre-launch planning and structural models were successfully completed.

    Strategically aligned, even when momentum is paused.
    Project Management Mergers & Acquisitions Data Management Application Development Application Architecture Business Travel
  • Culligan International
    ERP Rollout & IPO readiness
    DIGITAL AND IT
    June 2023 - January 2024 (7 months)
    Boedapest, Hungary
    Led a high-stakes ERP implementation across four legal entities while supporting IPO readiness and future-proofing local ownership.

    - Rapid ERP Deployment: Kicked off in July and delivered a full go-live by October 1st—integrating four legal entities onto a single platform in just 12 weeks.
    - IPO-Ready Reporting: Rolled out the Culligan Reporting Model to align with global IPO requirements.
    - FIT/GAP Analysis: Conducted a thorough pre-launch diagnostic in June to inform a tailored rollout strategy.
    - Leadership Development: Mentored Lilla, Hungary’s incoming ERP application owner, to ensure local capability and long-term system stewardship.
    - Holiday Season Execution: Navigated tight stakeholder schedules during summer and earned commendation from Levente for seamless execution.

    Delivering speed, structure, and sustainability in one of the most ambitious rollouts to date.
    Project Management Data Migration Change Management Business Transformation Business Travel Application Management

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Education

  • Graduate, Electromechanical Engineering
    Sint-Jorisinstituut Bazel
    2009
    Graduate, Electromechanical Engineering

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