Trained as Commercial Engineer, Solvay Business School, Brussels University; studies in Marketing Management, Ghent University; studies in Business Management, London Business School and INSEAD. 1986-97, executive positions, Belgian TV station VTM, Sun International, Apple Computer; senior positions, Wang, Belgium, and Arthur Andersen Consulting; 1998-2002, with Adecco Group including Country Manager, Benelux region and led worldwide professional staffing business, New York; 2002-09, Chief Executive Officer, Barry Callebaut, cocoa and chocolate products maker; since June 2009, current position. Recipient, Baron, King Albert II of Belgium award (2007).