Description

I build modern IT organizations and lead projects from idea to execution.

With 20+ years in IT strategy, project delivery, and operations, I help companies translate ambitious goals into tangible outcomes.

My approach structured and outcome-focused. I am a down-to-earth and pragmatic partner known for being strong at turning strategy into well-executed delivery. I demonstrate ownership, trust, and integrity in every commitment, ensuring sustainable results.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish
Basic
German
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Brussel (up to 50km)

TES-H2
IT Manager
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
December 2022 - Today (3 years and 6 months)
Zaventem, Belgium
Designed and executed the IT strategy from the ground up for an international Energy scale-up with operations across the US, EU, and Middle East — ensuring central alignment and future scalability.

Sourced and implemented the IT function's operating model from scratch:
Hired, developed and managed talent.
Established and maintained business relationships.
Sourced, implemented and operated the company's ERP system.
Implemented e-invoicing.
Sourced and enabled service providers for ERP and Digital Workplace (Microsoft 365 ecosystem).
Led a company-wide data assessment to define the data strategy.
Initiated and delivered a central data platform based on Microsoft technology.
Sourced, implemented and operated the company's travel and expense management system.
Adopted a customer-centric IT engagement e.g. organised recurrent knowledge share & connect sessions
Established lean IT processes (demand management, incident management, ...)
Adopted an OKR framework to plan and monitor IT realisations.
Managed technology financials to balance cost, value and risk.
Continuously followed-up technology evolutions, trends and risks e.g. through Gartner IT expert program
Operating Model Design Strategic Roadmap IT Management Project Delivery People manager
Galapagos
IT Business Partner
BIOTECH
August 2019 - December 2022 (3 years and 4 months)
Mechelen, Belgium
Represented Shared Services functions within the IT Leadership team, serving as a key connector between business needs and technology priorities.
Led the Shared Services technology roadmap to strengthen and scale capabilities across Finance, Quality Management, HR, Legal, Investor Relations, Communications, and Facility Management.
Explored and introduced modern digital solutions including a cloud-based quality, learning, and audit management systems, digitized visitor management globally, promoted internal communications via digital signage technologies, and more.
Managed and coached a team of junior and senior business analysts and project managers, ensuring delivery alignment and professional growth.
Partnered closely with business leadership, internal delivery teams, and third-party providers to co-develop scalable, fit-for-purpose solutions.
Coordinated IT integration efforts during mergers and acquisitions to ensure operational continuity and system alignment.
Project Delivery Roadmap Development Team Leadership Cross-functional Collaboration Post-Merger Integration
Eni Trading & Shipping
IT Trading Systems Manager
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
August 2012 - August 2022 (10 years)
Brussel, Belgium
Led IT operations for gas, power, and emissions trading, operational risk management, and trading surveillance.
Managed a hybrid IT operating model, coordinating in-house staff, contractors, and offshore partners across London and Brussels.
Defined and delivered the systems roadmap for gas, power, and emissions trading — successfully migrating from legacy tools to a global trading and risk management platform used company-wide.
Implemented technologies such as OpenLink’s Endur and Trayport to enable real-time trading and integration across energy commodities.
Enabled strong cross-functional collaboration by aligning business leadership, corporate Eni ICT, external software vendors, and system integrators around a shared vision for trading and risk operations.
Team Management Cross-functional Collaboration Operations Management Product Management Project Delivery