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Dimitri Van Kets

I am a seasoned CxO and interim manager with international experience in strategy, operations, sales, IT, and marketing. I specialize in driving organizational and process optimization, leading strategic transformations that drive growth, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. My approach ensures seamless business continuity and a strong focus on aligning all departments.

About Me

Achieved 21M€ in savings through global outsourcing (Sibelco), tripled profits in 2 years (Synergics), and improved customer satisfaction from -50 to +45 (Wolters Kluwer). Recognized for pragmatic, people - first leadership in driving digital transformation, operational excellence, and seamless post - M&A integration across Europe, the US, and Asia. Proven success in delivering profitable organic and M&A growth, managing initiatives over 100M€, leading teams from 30 to 300 FTE, and delivering measurable improvements in operational performance, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Proficient in collaborating with boards, investors, and executive committees to foster innovation, digitalization, operational excellence, and cost reduction in complex, international environments.

Jurisdiction

Belgium | France | United Kingdom | Netherlands | Germany | Spain | Italy | Portugal | Norway | Sweden | Finland

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
VP Operations & IT
2009 - 2011

Led 124 - person operations & IT teams across Europe, US, and Asia. Increased service revenue by 8.5% to 26.3M€ through standardization of customer - facing processes. Implemented global ERP (SAP at just 250K€!) and CRM (Salesforce) rollout in 10 countries within 10 months. Reduced costs by 15% via new call center and voice solutions. Optimized stock levels and secured global logistics efficiency with a DHL next - day delivery contract.

COO / IT Director
2006 - 2009

Led and restructured a 110 - person operations division, boosting efficiency and service performance. Grew service contract revenue by 10% to 10M€ through enhanced processes. Designed and implemented in - house training, adding €60K in new annual revenue. Resolved major outstanding complaints, avoiding litigation and financial risk.

Executive Management Consultancy
2009 - Present

Direct sales high - end audio

SAP Service Manager
2023 - Present

Led global SAP cloud migration (AWS), landscape management (LaMa), and monitoring (FRun) deployment. Boosted efficiency and user satisfaction by automating KPI / SLA reporting and adopting best - practice service delivery. Improved outsourcing partner productivity and compliance, strengthening IT operations resilience.

IT Operations Director, Change Manager
2019 - 2022

Managed 14,000 clients, driving upsell growth. Partnered with the CEO to professionalize and reorganize operations and sales within 6 months, implementing a continuous improvement program. Increased tNPS by 95 points and reduced complaints by 90% through process automation and enhanced service delivery. Negotiated an Azure cloud partnership, saving €250K annually. Centralized European support and services to align with the global cloud and digitalization strategy. Mentored and promoted two managers into key leadership roles.

Global Program and Change Manager
2017 - 2019

Designed and executed an innovative €107M global IT outsourcing strategy, cutting costs by 21M€. Directed multi - country cross - functional teams, ensuring compliance and delivery under budget. Negotiated and rolled out SD - WAN contract globally, improving performance and security.

COO & Business Development
2015 - 2017

Led company operations focused on digital transformation & O365 cloud solutions for SMEs. Tripled net profit in 2 years by driving proactive managed services and new business acquisition. Strengthened ecosystem with Microsoft & vendors, earning Microsoft Rising Star Award (2016). Positioned Synergics as leading SME digital transformation partner in Belgium.

Director Managed Services & Operational Excellence
2013 - 2015

Led a 280 - person BU with €45M P&L, reporting to the group COO as a member of the international MT. Partnered with the board and PE investors to steer transformation and drive digitalization & operational excellence. Introduced proactive managed services that lowered incidents by 20% and attracted new customers for this. Improved customer satisfaction, lifting Whitelane outsourcing ranking from 24th to 6th. Rolled out global partner network and best - practice process framework. Delivered significant cost reductions through logistics / supply chain transformation and outsourcing partnerships.

BU Director (Parental leave replacement)
2012 - 2012

Managed the IT Systems & Services department during interim leadership. Designed and implemented an IT disaster recovery plan, successfully stress - testing it. Improved compliance by refining SOX processes, leading to a full audit pass. Reduced telecom expenses by 30% through outsourcing data and voice services.

Business Unit Manager Managed Services
2011 - 2012

Led the Managed Services department and ran key strategic projects. Actively and successfully participated in numerous public tender processes. Turned around a loss - making outsourcing deal by renegotiating contract scope and reorganizing the on - site team. Developed Bull's market expansion strategy, enabling entry into private sector from exclusive public market presence.

Senior strategy & sales manager,
2000 - 2006

Launched innovative products (IP security, RFID tracking, powerline solutions) with partners including Microsoft, Intel, Philips. Collaborated in the Telindus M&A process, leading strategic project execution. Founded and led an IT PMO within 2 months, deploying PMBoK and standardized KPI / SLA reporting. Introduced MS Project ERP, training project leaders across 3 departments. Enhanced IT resource allocation via integrated project planning and introduced project portfolio planning.

IT Director
1999 - 2000

Built and led a 24 - person IT support team for 12,000 end users in under 3 months. Only BU Director to meet 100% SLA compliance without paying penalties in outsourcing project. Implemented ITIL processes and deployed BMC Remedy ITSM tool. Mentored junior staff into leadership roles.

Product Management & change / strategy director
1992 - 1999

Founded and led an executive change & strategy team across 11 countries. Standardized installation, support, and maintenance procedures, boosting efficiency and customer satisfaction. Managed pan - European product portfolios for hardware, applications and services. Set up 3 international service desks that achieved 98% remote case resolution. Developed and launched an all - in - one PBX system, cutting installation time by 60%. Automated telecom upgrades, reducing timelines from 2 weeks to 1 day. M&A highlights Orchestrated seamless NEC Philips → RealDolmen integration. Integrated multiple software tools & teams into Wolters Kluwer operations, optimizing product portfolio and cutting costs. Contributed significantly to multiple M&A initiatives at Getronics by offering detailed strategic input.

Certification

Total Certifications1

Top results in the Proximus senior management development program

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
French
Dutch