Tom Ruelens

Tom Ruelens is currently the Global Head of Commercial / Strategic Marketing at Etex, where they lead the commercial strategy for the Exteriors Division, managing multiple aspects of business development and digital transformation. They have previously held senior leadership roles at ASSA ABLOY Group, Fike Corporation, and Eaton, driving significant market growth and operational excellence across various sectors. Tom's early career included teaching electromechanical engineering with the Flemish Government and working on business development at Sea Europe and Jan De Nul. They hold a degree in Electromechanical Engineering from Katholieke Hogeschool Limburg and completed an Executive Management Program at Vlerick Business School.