Ruben Maes

Ruben Maes is an experienced professional in the industrial sector, currently serving as the Global Segment & Marketing Director for steel wire ropes at Bridon-Bekaert The Ropes Group since January 2023, focusing on commercial strategy, product innovation, and customer experience. Previously, during a tenure at Bekaert from March 2016 to December 2022, Ruben held multiple roles including Global Segment Director for Oil & Gas and Crane & Industrial, PMO Manager, and Program & Project Manager. Additionally, Ruben contributed as a board member at Vereniging Industrieel Oppervlaktebehandelend Nederland (ION) from April 2014 to February 2016, focusing on educational and networking initiatives. Ruben's earlier career includes positions as Sales Manager at Protech-Oxyplast and Area Sales Manager at Monks International, alongside a brief internship at voestalpine Sadef nv. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor in Marketing from Arteveldehogeschool and studies at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology and Europese Hogeschool Brussel.