Patrick De Vooght

Sky Cargo Europe specializes in air freight solutions for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries, including the transport of sensitive products such as human and animal serum.

Responsible for supporting and developing European business development activities within a multinational logistics group (approx. 1,000 employees). Senior interface between industrial clients, sales teams, and executive management. Actively involved in strategic partnerships and M&A initiatives.

Key achievements:

• Supported the acquisition of ITT GmbH (Germany) and contributed to the expansion of the Düren site fleet from 6 to 240 units through sustained market share growth in Germany.
• Contributed to the identification and development of further strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
• Acquisition and development of major industrial clients including Sasol Chemicals, Eastman Chemicals, Brenntag Germany, LyondellBasell, BASF, among others.

Market development and long-term commercial management of a technical niche product within a highly competitive and specification-driven market. Annual sales of 130–160 units, representing yearly revenues of €4.7–5.6 million.

Independent commercial and operational manager for industrial and logistics organizations. Project-based assignments within chemical and industrial supply chains, with a focus on contract management and stakeholder coordination in an international context.

Managed a regional sales team responsible for road transport and logistics operations, including cross-border coordination with German entities.

International Dispatcher – Chemical Tank Transport
TTS Belgium (now part of Jost Group), B-4460 Grâce-Hollogne (2001)

Sales Representative – International Freight Forwarding
Dachser International Spedition, D-52477 Alsdorf / D-40200 Düsseldorf (1999–2000)

Forwarding Agent & Dispatcher
Ghemar SA (now part of DSV), B-4700 Eupen (1994–1998)