Stephan Van Hecke
Interim Manager | Crisis & Turnaround
Salaire / Taux journalier
Hove, Belgique
Freelance
Expertises
Langues
À propos
Introduction
Interim manager with 15+ years driving crisis turnarounds and operational excellence. Delivered €1.5M debt restructuring, 90% revenue growth, and full financial recoveries through strategic stakeholder management. Expert in change management, digital transformation, and SaaS project leadership—restoring stability and profitability for businesses in transition.
Expérience de travail
Crisis Manager
Groep BrandtfoodFreelance
mars 2018 - mars 2025
7 ans 1 mois
Hove, Belgique
Key Achievements: • Led a full financial and operational turnaround • Negotiated €1.5M debt restructuring with multiple stakeholders • Coordinated sale of two patrimony companies • Negotiated €430K capex compensation during lease transfer • Stabilised operations and restored financial visibility • Implemented new reporting, KPI and cost-control structures • Reduced operational risk and safeguarded business continuity • Provided regular board-level reporting and decision support
General Manager
BiBiB & Co
avr. 2012 - mars 2018
6 ans
Hove, Belgique
Operational and financial management across all departments Achieved 90% revenue growth Structured reporting & quality improvements Managed international trade fairs Supported successful sale of shares
Project Manager
Sioen
juin 2008 - mai 2012
4 ans
Key Achievements: • Acted as the operational link between Sioen and the French Army procurement division • Coordinated tender requirements, product specifications and delivery schedules • Managed communication between R&D, production and the client • Ensured compliance with military quality standards • Strengthened long-term supplier relationship through structured communication
Formation
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwecollege Oostende
Lower Middelbaar, Mathematics
Instituut voor Marketing en Managment
Bachelor's Degree
Vrij Technisch Instituut
High School Diploma, Electronics