
Pierre Leclercq
Senior Digital Transformation Consultant
Salary / Daily rate
Nivelles, Belgium
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Senior Strategy Consultant with Silicon Valley Experience and 8 years at European Commission specializing in cloud migration, AI, and digital transformation. Led complex IT strategy initiatives for government and private clients, with proven expertise in emerging technologies. Ready to deliver strategic advisory services that drive innovation and business growth.
Work experience
Sr. Strategy Consultant
European Commission (DG MARE)Freelance
Oct 2016 - Present
10 years 1 month
Rue Joseph II, 99 - 1000 Bruxelles
Developed and implemented a five-year digital strategy for the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. This strategy covered digital transformation, data strategy, and cloud migration strategy. Responsibilities included enterprise architecture, tender management, leading complex projects, and creating dashboards to ensure the successful adoption of new initiatives.
Principal Consultant and Coach
Global Business Management Consultants (GBMC)
Jan 2013 - Present
13 years 10 months
Brussels, Belgium
Trainer and Coach in project and program management to a diverse range of public and private sector clients. This includes organizations like the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Investment Bank, Air Liquide, Total Énergies, and UCB. My work covers a wide array of topics, including project management, agile methodologies, risk management, stakeholder management, service outsourcing, and the human aspects of project management.
President of the Board
Microsoft Innovation Center
Mar 2009 - May 2019
10 years 3 months
Mons, Belgium
Founded this Public-Private Partnership, where private companies and local government provide resources and skills to help Digital Entrepreneurs develop their ideas and grow their business.
Director, Business Development
Digital Innovation Valley
Jan 2007 - Jul 2014
7 years 7 months
Skills: Community Engagement · Problem Solving · Strategic Planning · Scrum · Business Intelligence (BI) · Business Analysis · International Business Development · Information Technology · Creativity and Innovation · People Management · Communication · Digital Strategy · Leadership · Project Management Office (PMO)
Executive Director
Euro Green IT Innovation Center
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
3 years
Skills: Strategic Planning · User Training · Creativity and Innovation · Analytical Skills · Board of Directors · People Management · Strategic Analysis
Director, Business Development
Belgium GovernmentFreelance
Oct 2001 - Dec 2012
11 years 3 months
San Francisco, CA, USA
Head of the San Francisco office for "Invest in Belgium" FDI Economic Development Agency. In this role, I generated qualified leads and supported projects for potential investors (including technology, pharmaceutical, and industrial companies) looking to expand their presence in Europe. Notable accomplishments include the establishment of Google's largest European data center and the construction of several distribution centers (logistics hubs) in Wallonia.
Vice-President, Marketing.
Inference Corp.
Jun 1999 - Mar 2001
1 year 10 months
In charge of product strategy, product management and product marketing, including product positioning, pricing and collateral development. Overseeing all marketing communications activities, including Web site development, PR and Analyst relations, events and advertising. Leading a team of 6 product marketing managers and marketing communications professionals.
Director, Product Management
Matranet
Jan 1998 - May 1999
1 year 5 months
Provided direction and leadership for the development of an Internet Customer Care solution. Acted as interface between customers, sales, and remote engineering teams. Developed competitive analysis, white papers, datasheets and other sales tools.
Director, Internet Yellow Pages
US West Communications
Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
2 years 1 month
Skills: Business Architecture · Software Project Management · Business Analysis · Information Technology · Strategic Thinking · People Management
Sr. Product Manager
Apple Computer Inc.
May 1987 - Oct 1994
7 years 6 months
Responsible for Product Marketing and Product Management of a complex suite of products jointly developed by Apple and Digital Equipment Corp. Managed the strategic relationship including strategy planning, engineering management, software architecture, legal aspects (technology exchanges, contracts), project team leadership, sales force training, customer/press briefings and localization.
Education
Université catholique de Louvain
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
1979 - 1984
5 years 1 month
Royal Cadet School
1976 - 1979
3 years 1 month