Peter Buytaert
Summary
Highly cross-cultural hands-on leader with in-depth international operational, strategic and executive leadership for both MNC and startups in predominantly (med) tech markets.
A corporate career as head of Asia regional operations Agfa, complemented with entrepreneurial initiatives as consultant in restructuring and organizational change, incubation, leadership development and executive search.
Passionate about making societal impact with a deep belief in mind agility, values and purpose driven decision-making as core leadership traits.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder
SRP BV
03.2022 - Current
- M&A and strategy consultancy, assisting SME to scale or develop strategic (technology) partnerships focused on clean tech, med tech, deep tech.
Founder
Good Leaders Online Belgium BV
11.2018 - Current
- Executive search for the digital age, focused on clean tech, bio tech, med tech and semiconductor. Successful global placement of mid to senior level candidates for clients like IBA, eTheRNA, Melexis, Univercells, Stryker, etc.
Founder
CGL (China Global Leaders) Management Consultancy
01.2008 - 10.2018
- Consulting firm established to provide incubator and advisory services for SME startup projects.
- Interim assignments to restructure, re-strategize and lead change in organizations
- Design and execution of senior leadership development programs in collaboration with CEIBS and Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University
Vice President Asia
Sterigenics
03.2010 - 02.2012
- On consulting basis (via CGL), managed 3 plants (China and Thailand) of Sterigenics for medical device sterilization and food decontamination, applying Ethylene Oxide, Ebeam and Gamma radiation technology.
- Developed Asia strategic (M&A) plan in view of new private equity investment, reporting directly to the global CEO in Belgium.
President
AGFA Graphics Asia
01.2006 - 08.2007
- Responsible for more than 200 employees across Asia with revenues of approx. 250 Million Euro.
- Successfully restructured the organization, resulting in closing the Hong Kong and Shenzhen offices, scaling down the Shanghai office and developing a Joint-venture structure with the largest dealer.
President
Agfa Korea Ltd.
09.2004 - 12.2005
- Legal representative for South Korea
- Managing director for aluminum plate coating and chemical processing plant for the graphics business unit.
- General Manager healthcare division, building a team of 25 people and leading the initiative for an acquisition in healthcare IT (HIS - hospital information systems).
Managing Director
AGFA-ASEAN SDN BHD
01.1997 - 08.2004
- Startup of ASEAN representative office in Kuala Lumpur for Graphics and Healthcare Business units.
- Successful business and organizational carve out from Bayer.
- Development of Vietnam office and new dealer structure for healthcare informatics.
Marketing Manager Japan
Agfa Healthcare
01.1993 - 12.1996
- Execution of the Boston Consulting Group strategy plan for Agfa Medical in Japan.
- Restructured distribution network and established hospital direct marketing for branding.
- Initiated digital imaging sales to complement conventional X-ray.
Education
Law (Undergraduate)
UFSIA
AntwerpAdvanced Management Program - Business Management
INSEAD
Fontainebleau07.2003
Asia Strategic Management - Strategy Management
INSEAD
Singapore06.2000
Master's Degree - Commercial Engineer
KUL HUB Brussels (Former EHSAL)
Brussels, Belgium06.1990
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strategy and Executive Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Change Management
- Organizational Development
- Executive Coaching
- Startup Incubation
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Cultural Transformation
- Restructuring
- Business Development
Affiliations
- Former Advisor of Foreign Trade, Belgian Government
- Former Chairman of Benelux Chamber of Commerce Shanghai
- Former Director of European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea
- Former President of Malaysia-Belgium-Luxembourg Business Council
- Former Director of European Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Chinese
Elementary (A2)
Japanese
Beginner (A1)
Certification
Fellow of Prince Albert Foundation (1991)
DISC profile
Di (Driver)
Confident · Assertive - Bold
Likes driving new ideas, innovations and visioning for the future.
Timeline
Co-Founder
SRP BV
03.2022 - Current
Founder
Good Leaders Online Belgium BV
11.2018 - Current
Vice President Asia
Sterigenics
03.2010 - 02.2012
Founder
CGL (China Global Leaders) Management Consultancy
01.2008 - 10.2018
President
AGFA Graphics Asia
01.2006 - 08.2007
President
Agfa Korea Ltd.
09.2004 - 12.2005
Managing Director
AGFA-ASEAN SDN BHD
01.1997 - 08.2004
Marketing Manager Japan
Agfa Healthcare
01.1993 - 12.1996
Law (Undergraduate)
UFSIA
Advanced Management Program - Business Management
INSEAD
Asia Strategic Management - Strategy Management
INSEAD
Master's Degree - Commercial Engineer
KUL HUB Brussels (Former EHSAL)
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