À propos de Thomas
Change maker with 15+ years of experience delivering strategy and transformation in complex business environments. Cuts through noise, forces decisions, and translates them into execution. Trusted by C-suite and boards in high-pressure situations requiring clarity, accountability, and momentum. Strong strategic compass in B2B sectors such as logistics, construction, software & services, packaging and industrial production.
Builds and transforms organizations holistically, from growth strategy and financial performance to governance, processes, systems, and organizational design. Connects the dots fast, communicates convincingly in Dutch, French, and English, and applies the right method at the right time to move teams from complexity to execution. Combines strategic sharpness with hands-on delivery across functions.
Anglais
Bilingue ou natif
Néerlandais
Bilingue ou natif
Espagnol
Capacité professionnelle limitée
Français
Capacité professionnelle complète
Accepte de travailler sur site
Antwerpen (jusqu’à 50 km)
Expériences
- Eidos KatharosFreelance Strategy Advisor and Executivejuin 2024 - Aujourd'hui (2 ans et 1 mois)• Growth strategy lead and fractional Chief of Staff for a leading Belgian multi-technical contractor (2024–present), active in construction and industrial production: redefined value propositions, launched new ventures, strengthened the production automation offering, and developed new digital services.• On-demand advisor through GLG (2026–present): provided targeted strategic and operational counsel to executives and investors.• Managing Director for a private-equity-backed SME in tail-spend management software and services (Q3 and Q4 of 2025): stabilized operations, tightened cash control, launched the sales contract database, and implemented a structured employee performance cycle.
- DS Smith Packaging BeneluxBenelux Strategy and Transformation Leadfévrier 2023 - mai 2025 (2 ans et 3 mois)• • Applied value engineering and value based pricing to tweak value propositions in different market segments, combining both product and service features• • Led the full reorganization of a 50 FTE administrative back office, redefining roles, recalibrating salaries, simplifying processes, and standardizing systems.• • Designed and implemented a new project management model, covering processes, roles, responsibilities, and governance, to strengthen execution control.• • Simplified weekly and monthly financial reporting, increasing ownership, clarity, and decision speed.
- Verhaert Innovation ServicesBusiness Development Managerfévrier 2022 - février 2023 (1 an)• • Launched push as well as pull campaigns. The former based on both digital as physical networking and cold calling, the latter based on content writing and website management• • Led ideation workshops across sectors including engineering, automotive, and fast-moving consumer goods.• • Supported the design, development, and launch of new products and services, including an autonomous mobility subscription, a digital waste solution, circular construction services, and a hydrogen water pump system.
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Formations
- Master in Business EconomicsUniversity of Antwerp2009Master in Business Economics
- Master in Sports & Tourism EconomicsUniversité de Grenoble2010Master in Sports & Tourism Economics