Laurent Willems is an experienced professional currently serving as Managing Director at Sabena Maintenance International GmbH since September 2020. Prior to this role, Laurent held various positions within the Royal Belgian Football Association, including Planning, Records & IOC Manager and Operational Excellence Manager, while also working as a Professional Football Referee. Laurent's previous experience includes a tenure as Maintenance Planning Manager at Brussels Airlines and multiple roles at Sabena Aerospace, such as Project Development & Operations Monitoring Manager and Project & Operations Development Engineer. Laurent began a foundation in engineering with a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from HELMo Gramme, complemented by practical experience as a Student Worker at ORES and an internship at Techspace Aero. Academic achievements include a high school diploma focusing on Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics from Königliches Athenäum Eupen.