Harold Ryckaert loves to cook. As a manager he gives his staff plenty of freedom. But if it’s time to intervene, he won’t hesitate. He admits that he has high expectations and, above all, expects lots of innovation and results. Read more
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Wednesday October 13th, 201010 questions for 2 CIOs
Jean-Marie Van Cutsem
Jean-Marie Van Cutsem likes to work in a team. He is extroverted and prefers an upbeat setting. He places great importance on good communication with his 19 employees. In his free time, he is often found at the piano playing jazz. Read more
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Wednesday October 13th, 201010 questions for 2 CIOs
Frank De Saer
Innovating by applying new technological inventions in a creative way is what drives Frank De Saer. And yet, above all, he is an athletic ‘people manager’ who knows how to motivate his employees. Read more
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Monday May 24th, 201010 questions for Hans Denijs
ICT Manager VPK Packaging Group nv
Hans Denijs is a good listener and favors a collective approach to achieve the required results. His motto: “if you want to achieve something, just go for it,” is something he applies in his private life as well. Five years ago he took up running and playing the piano, for example. Fascinated early on by IT applications, it was only logical that he would obtain an advanced technical degree. Fifteen years ago Hans decided to set himself up as an independent contractor. The challenge of becoming an entrepreneur had become as intense as his passion for IT applications. Read more
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Friday May 21st, 201010 questions for Mark Thijs
CFO Quasus Group
Mark Thijs likes to be in charge and appreciates a direct communication style. He is highly aware that in an organization it takes all ‘types’ of employees. Mark is decisive and action-oriented. His favorite sport for blowing off steam is field hockey. After having worked for several years for consultancy companies, Mark Thijs realized that more becomes possible if you can perfectly coordinate your vision, strategy and organization.That is why, six years ago, he set up his own company together with two partners. Read more
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Wednesday February 24th, 201010 questions for Bart Sijnave
CIO at UZ Gent
Bart Sijnave is a democratic team player. He considers dialogue to be very important. He has a soft spot for vintage VW Bugs and digital photography. But his favorite way to spend his free time is with his two children. He studied computer science. Bart Sijnave is the father of the Belgian eID and is on a number of government commissions for information technology and information systems in the healthcare sector. His experience in the industrial and private sector has also served him well over the past five years in his current post as CIO of the University Hospital Ghent. Read more
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Wednesday February 17th, 201010 Questions for Erik Cuypers
CIO at Thomas Cook
Erik Cuypers’ drive is infectious and gets everyone within the organization performing better. He has a feeling for how he can get even more out of his staff’s talents. Erik Cuypers studied mathematics, information technology, marketing and management. He was CEO of Standaard Uitgeverij and managing director of Cronos. At Vanbreda Risk & Benefits he held the position of CIO for five years. Before he joined Thomas Cook, he was in charge of the Operations & IT banking department at ING Bank. Read more
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