Engineering precision applied to global trade governance.
20+ years of progressive leadership in global trade compliance and supply chain operations at Dow, bridging operational execution with regulatory governance.
Founded on an engineering foundation (MS in Chemical Engineering, Ghent University), bringing a data-driven approach to customs compliance, duty mitigation, and cross-functional leadership.
Board & Industry Mandates
Procurement & Supply Chain Masters • OTM • Global Trade Strategy
Customs Compliance & Regulatory Integrity
Tariff Strategy & Sustainable Margin Protection
Industry Standards & Board Leadership
Executive Milestones & Career Progression
A comprehensive chronology of senior leadership positions, international trade compliance programs, and enterprise technology execution delivered across more than two decades at Dow Chemical Company and Aquafin Belgium.
Global & European Mode Leader – Int'l Trade Compliance
- Directing multinational trade compliance frameworks and European modal strategy.
- Aligning global cross-border operations with rigorous trade governance standards.
Global Mode Technology Leader – Int'l Trade Operations
- Achieved a 60% reduction in compliance incidents through digital technology implementation.
- Delivered $7.7MM in incremental savings via trade automation and process optimization.
Global Modal Leader – Int'l Trade Compliance
- Led global modal trade compliance operations across complex chemical freight networks.
- Standardized internal auditing and compliance tracking mechanisms worldwide.
ITO / MPC / Air Mode Leader Europe
- Managed European international trade operations, multimodal networks, and air transport.
- Optimized operational service levels and carrier performance management.
Bulk Marine Mode Leader EMEAI
- Directed bulk marine shipping operations, vessel chartering, and safety compliance.
- Improved maritime supply chain reliability and carrier safety protocols.
Operations & Project Roles
- Managed large-scale infrastructure operations and municipal environmental projects.
- Established foundational expertise in technical operations, project delivery, and safety.
20+ Years at Dow
Long-standing global leadership spanning international trade compliance, modal logistics, and enterprise technology systems.
$577MM Annual Duty Savings
Strategic customs optimization, tariff engineering, and trade automation delivering immense recurring financial value.
60% Compliance Incident Reduction
Rigorous global trade governance, systems automation, and proactive risk mitigation across multi-jurisdiction operations.
Review Executive Portfolio & Case Studies
Explore documented international trade operations, technology implementations, and modal compliance initiatives.