Gilles Kockelkoren

Gilles Kockelkoren is an experienced professional in the IT sector, currently serving as the People Lead IT at AZL since February 2024. Prior to this role, Gilles held various positions at Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Maastricht NV from April 2016 to February 2024, including Technical Operations Manager and Senior IT Business Consultant, focusing on global support, strategy, training, and customer service. Gilles also has a background in technical and application architecture as an Information Architect at SABIC and experience in managing European IT Helpdesk operations. Additional past roles include Business Development Manager at CIS-Group, Lecturer at Universiteit Maastricht, and positions in the banking and insurance sectors. Gilles earned multiple degrees in International Business Studies from Maastricht University and other institutions, and has completed several professional training programs including VMware and Citrix certifications.