Benjamin Verbeke Email & Phone Number

Izegem, Flemish Region, Belgium

Belgium

STOW – SPIERE-HELKIJN – BELGIUMStow is world leader of automated logistic solutions (electrical/mechanical)Overall responsibility on execution of projects (>500 projects, revenue > 750 M€). Clients: e.g. Ikea, Zalando, Amazon, … in Europe/US• TEAM MANAGER: Leading an international project management team of 80 people (50 PMs, 20 site managers, 10 assistants) spread across different regions (Europe/US)• PROJECTS: Working in construction, electrical, mechanical and automation projects, with heavy on site construction/infrastructure works• P&L: Cost-budget responsibility; in-depth project reviews with head PM regions using dashboards depending on project life cycle• OPERATIONS: Extensive coordination (prioritization) with production and sourcing with regard to planning – production – warehousing – transportation • SAFETY: Strong awareness creation on HSE rules on site and legal regulations• OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Focus on continuous improvement - LEAN / process optimizations / coaching people / lessons learned / stage reviews / quality• COMMERCIAL: Set up for large tenders: technical feasibility, planning and financials.• CUSTOMER: Manage the relationship with clients, internal stakeholders and suppliers, looking for commercial opportunities• REPORTING: Strong communication with P&L reporting towards CEO• DIGITAL: Implementation of digital improvements / processes (Power BI / Smartsheets)ACHIEVEMENTS:• Rapid execution of the increased order volume (400 M€ towards 750 M€)• Continuous improvement mindset with cost reduction programs and first time right principle• Implement operational excellence mindset (efficiency/ effectively/profitability)• Getting the teams of the different EU regions united – enhanced internal communication• Make safety a top priority on site

Belgium

ALSTOM – BRUSSELS / CHARLEROI – BELGIUMPlatform manager in locomotives and trains with focus on strategic development Clients: major locos from Siemens, major Leasing companies, SNCB, SBB, SBB- Cargo, SBB-Infra.Countries (projects): Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and Switzerland.• Manager of key platform projects (trains – locomotives)• Electrical/software cabinet installation / retrofit of trains• Onboard/On track development in signalling (ERTMS/ETCS/interlocking)• Implementation of strategic IT/electrical projects• Innovative solutions, change and transformation management• Managing & coaching several teams (20 people)• Focus on operational excellence in projects with international clients• Budget of more than 150 million euro. ACHIEVEMENTS:• Huge financial improvements with significant increase on margin (cost cutting) and cash• Team (+/- 20 people) motivation to increase performance• Improved customer satisfaction• New strategic developments (predictive maintenance models / SaaS)

Zurich

Project Management (Locomotives) on major big bids and projects for emerging markets (focus) and for European operators (west and east EU). Clients: National railway customers of India, South Africa, Brazil with impressive orders of more than 3000 locomotives.• Project team lead both for set up of bids and projects• Electrical high-low power cabinet design/installation. • Focus on project planning, design, quality and on time delivery• Driving design to cost process to lower overall project costACHIEVEMENTS:• Delivery of competitive winning bid with challenging targets and demanding localization rates from customer• Achieving the cost target and quality as announced to the customer

Zurich And India

• Focus on design, cost and quality with supplier approval activities • Manage interfaces between BT organization and local organizations• Motivation of European and Indian team members

Zurich And Berlin

• Part of Global Graduate Programme• Deployment and roll out of Gate / Management Review Process• Govern and execute Gate / Management Reviews for major projects in rolling stock

Executive Mba, Business

Focus on Strategy management. Digital strategy, Financial management, Leadership and Entrepreneurship,

Custom Program On Innovation, Technology And Entrepreneurship, Business Administration And Management, General

Master Of European Business, Management

Master in European Business (MEB) in London (Sept 2008 - Feb 2009) and in Paris (March 2009 - July 2009) Main subjects: business strategy.

Msc, Engineering In Applied Physics And Electrotechnics, Option Photonics