Kristof Van Thielen is an experienced IT professional specializing in operations and project management. Currently serving as Teamlead ICT Operations at Aurubis since September 2024, Kristof previously held the position of Teamlead Service Delivery & Project Management Office at Cipal Schaubroeck from March 2020 to September 2024. Kristof's career includes a significant tenure at PepsiCo, where roles such as Manufacturing Operations Lead and Network Project Manager involved overseeing IT operations, managing project completion, and ensuring stability in multiple Western European facilities. Additional experience includes consulting at Ordina, working as an IT System Engineer for PricewaterhouseCoopers, and holding various engineering roles at Capgemini and Ogilvy & Mather. Kristof holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen and has completed notable internships, including projects related to WLAN networks.