Patrick Westelinck

Patrick Westelinck serves as Vice President and President of the Passenger Transport Council at IRU since January 2020, contributing to the global road transport industry. Patrick's role at FBAA, initiated in March 2014, involves assisting the private passenger transport sector with legislative and social matters. Westelinck has experience in management consultancy through GELU Dialogue Marketing, where Patrick has been a Director since November 2008. Previous positions include General Manager at Retail Office (2010-2014), Executive Director at the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (2009-2012), and General Manager at the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery (2009-2012). Earlier career highlights include General Manager Operations at Alcopa Group - Korean Motor Company, International Director at Alcopa Group - Alcopa Two Wheels, and Sales & Marketing Director at BMW Group Belux NV. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Civil Engineering Architecture from KU Leuven and a background in Latin-Mathematics from Heilig Maagdcollege Dendermonde.