Kristof van Passel

Kristof Van Passel is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as the Head of Procurement Operations & Development at Cathay Pacific Airways since May 2021. Before this role, Kristof was an Associate Partner at Cabritski, where collaboration with multinational corporations and investment firms focused on enhancing shareholder returns and company valuations, alongside developing the SpendKey analytics platform. Kristof's extensive background at Thomas Cook spanned over 14 years, with roles including Head of Indirect Procurement, Procurement & Property Director for multiple regions, and contributions to retail income management and strategic contracting. Kristof holds a Master of Science in Economics from KU Leuven and has educational experience from Tecnológico de Costa Rica and Onze Lieve Vrouwe College Antwerp.