Philippe VERDONCK

• Leading management of the full scale operations and future plans regarding the future terminal expansion masterplan
• Representation of the company towards the public authorities shareholders unions international partners and press.
• Established foundational processes for business operations.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with local and international partners, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts with the unions.
• Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
• Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
• Drove continuous improvement by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication across all levels of the organization.
• Leading 850 staffs (direct) and 3500 staffs (3rd parties).
• Improved operational efficiency by redesigning internal processes and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Managed high-performing teams to successfully execute corporate objectives and drive organizational success.
• Directed research and development efforts in alignment with long-term strategic goals to maintain competitive advantage within the industry sector.
• Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced the company''s reputation as an local business leader within the community.
• Implemented comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats and safeguard the company''s assets and interests.
• Increase of passenger numbers from 8.2m towards 10.5m between 2019 and 2025.
• Financial stability created from negative yearly results in 2019 (-1m) to positive yearly results in 2025 (+21m)

• International business consulting for airlines and gsa agencies.
• Club coaching and quality analyst for top level sporting entities.

• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
• Managed a diverse team of 150 professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
• Developed and implemented several openings of logistic warehouses in line with the long term commercial strategic vision.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

• Opening of several International logistic airport platforms (Brussels, Milan, Paris, and Amsterdam) and implementation of the sales and operations KPI processes for the different areas

• Selecting, define and coach the foreign teams (over 30 sales staffs and operations 150 staffs) within the full European cargo network (10 offices and 3 International Airports)

• Determine the areas of improvement for cost control and implementation of safety policies towards zero incidents

• Yearly succeeding achievement of Senior Management targets +4%>+9%) (50M/58M US$)

• Recruited, trained, and coached local member team to support company growth.
• Gathered information on competitor activities and market trends to enhance strategic decision-making.
• Led the successful launch of new products in local markets, driving revenue growth and brand recognition.
• Established strong relationships with key industry players for business growth and expansion.
• Opening of the Luxemburg operation base
• Yearly increases of the HQ targets by 30m USD
• Expansion of the Brussels operation from a single week operation into a daily operation

• Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
• Improved brand visibility with well-executed promotional campaigns and engaging social media content.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication channels, fostering a positive work environment where ideas could flourish.
• Yearly growth of volumes +10%

• Airport auditor in order to increase the level of customer customer quality within the network .
• Set up of sales strategies to ensure the profitability of the various daily operations into the US.
• Achievement of winning five times the award of best performing station within the network

• Identified areas for improvement within the marketing department, resulting in increased efficiency and more effective use of resources.
• Coordination of various expat programs between Belgium and Congo