I am energized by developing and growing people and businesses. Using my experience as CEO to grow companies thrives me. I have got the opportunity to lead smaller and larger companies since 1996. By experience I know that the basis for success starts with the creation of a management team that is built on trust, according to the principles of Lencioni. Creating trust within the team members is a first and necessary step towards a healthy company culture. Company leaders need to give direction to a company, and are first of all servants for others to develop themselves. They need to create the circumstances in which others can thrive as well and support healthy conflict to reach the best results as one team.Special things to mention:• I have successfully grown Decosteel 1&2, the tailor welded blanks division of ArcelorMittal and Metallo Group• Led Metallo through 2 successful sales processes• I made an important turnaround at Eurometaux creating trust between the team and the members by: creating a dedicated communication function, elaborating a long term action plan and introducing a management performance system• Authentic leadership is vital: do what you say and say what you do and above all remain authentic• Diversity in a team is a competitive advantage• Eager to learn and continuously develop myself, e.g. trained in non-violent communication, SCARF, …