Koen Hillewaert

Koen Hillewaert is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in security compliance and crisis management, currently serving as Security Compliance Manager at Brussels Airport Company since August 2021. Previously, Koen held various roles within Brussels Airport, including Head of Contingency, where responsibilities included managing business continuity and emergency issues, and Contingency Management Advisor, focusing on crisis procedures. With a strong military background, Koen served as Militair Provinciecommandant Vlaams-Brabant at Belgian Defence, providing military expertise during crises and leading public relations activities. Other notable roles include Division Chief Air Operations Planning for NATO, Deputy Commander at Kabul Airport during ISAF, and Chief Helicopter Operations for the European Union Monitoring Mission. Koen holds a Master of Science in Telecommunicatietechnieken from the Royal Military Academy and a postgraduate degree in Disaster Management from KU Leuven.