Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

Operational leader with over 20 years of experience in real estate, asset management, and operational strategy – with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value growth.

As Head of Operations and a member of the management team at Growners, I was responsible for daily operations, portfolio performance, and the execution of strategic initiatives.

My role combined financial, technical, and organizational aspects to increase operational efficiency and support sustainable portfolio growth. I coordinated multidisciplinary teams within property, finance, and technical management, focusing on performance, transparency, and value creation.

My background combines asset and property management, linking financial control and operational execution to achieve sustainable performance.

Experienced in CAPEX/OPEX optimization, energy efficiency projects (such as charging infrastructure and solar installations), and digital transformation. I combine hands-on leadership with a strategic vision to achieve tangible results.

Driven by operational excellence, sustainability, and collaboration — and open to new professional opportunities where I can create value through structure, people, and processes.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

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

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Sint-Lenaarts (up to 50km)

Growners NV
Head of Operations
REAL ESTATE
February 2021 - October 2025 (4 years and 8 months)
Basse Lasne, Belgium
• Was a member of the management team, responsible for the operational functioning and strategic coordination of the entire real estate portfolio.
• Led overarching projects concerning cost control, energy efficiency, and digitalization.
• Connected financial, technical, and asset management teams to strengthen efficiency, sustainability, and value creation.
• Increased tenant satisfaction by 20% through proactive maintenance and improved communication flow.
Property Management Operational Management CAPEX & OPEX Optimization Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Process Management
Ceusters NV
Head of Dept. Co-Ownership
REAL ESTATE
September 2015 - February 2021 (5 years and 5 months)
Antwerpen, Belgium
Responsible for the co-ownership department within one of Belgium's largest property management organizations.
• Led operational functioning, financial reporting, and client relations across a portfolio of co-owned properties.
• Commercially grew the department from 25 to over 130 VME's (Owners' Associations), including business parks and large office buildings — achieved through strong client relationships, quality service, and sustainable trust-building.
Property Management Operational Management Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Sales Management CAPEX & OPEX Optimization
Studenthouse NV
Founder & Managing Partner
REAL ESTATE
January 2003 - September 2015 (12 years and 8 months)
Schoten, Belgium
Founder and manager of a private real estate company specializing in student housing and small-scale residential assets. Managed acquisitions, renovations, and operations, linking financial control to long-term value growth.
• Built and managed a portfolio of 50+ student rooms with near-full occupancy and consistent double-digit annual returns.
• Managed all aspects of property management, including leasing, maintenance, and stakeholder relations.
• Developed partnerships with investors and contractors, optimizing CAPEX allocation and cash flow stability.
Property Management Portfolio Strategy Operations Management General Management Project Management