Ilse Heylens

Ilse Heylens has significant experience in the field of HR, with a focus on leadership roles. Ilse is currently working as the HR Director for Deceuninck since August 2022. Prior to this, they served as the HR Director for Wit-Gele Kruis Oost-Vlaanderen from January 2021 to August 2022.

Before joining Wit-Gele Kruis Oost-Vlaanderen, Ilse worked as an HR Business Partner for Colruyt Group from July 2017 to January 2021. Ilse'sprevious experience includes working as an HR Director for Lidl Belgium & Luxembourg from December 2015 to July 2017.

Ilse also has experience working in Bekaert, where they held various roles including Global Talent Manager and Global HR Business Partner from January 2013 to May 2015. Earlier in their career, they served as the HR Manager for Bekaert Steelcord from January 2010 to December 2012.

Prior to joining Bekaert, Ilse worked as an HR Manager for Zwevegem, also in the role of a General HR Manager from June 2000 to June 2008. Ilse'sfirst role in the HR field was as a Recruitment Officer for Colruyt from October 1997 to June 2000. Throughout their career, Ilse has demonstrated expertise in talent management, performance management, change management, and strategic HR support.

Ilse Heylens obtained a Master's degree in psychology from Ghent University from 1992 to 1997. Prior to that, they completed their latin sciences degree at Sint Franciscusinstituut, Brakel from 1987 to 1992. In addition to their education, Ilse also holds certifications in Appreciative Inquiry from Herman Wittockx, DDI-certified Facilitator from DDI | Development Dimensions International, and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach from Gallup. The specific months and years of when they obtained these certifications are not mentioned.