Franky Depoortere

Franky Depoortere is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in management and legal sectors. Currently serving as a Commercial Judge at the Court of Leuven since July 2022, Franky provides insights into commercial disputes and Belgian law. As Managing Director of Portakabin Belux since June 2002, responsibilities include overall management and profitability of the Belgium-Luxemburg operations, leading a team of 60 and reporting to the Group CEO. Previous roles include Sales & Marketing Director at Arval, where management of commercial operations led to significant growth in leasing portfolios, and Product Manager at De Persgroep, as well as Branch Manager at Vanden Borre. Franky holds a Master's degree in Translator/Interpreter for Dutch and Spanish from Vlaamse economische hogeschool and has a strong foundational education in Lat-Maths from St Jan Berchmanscollege.