Gertjan Buyck

Gertjan Buyck is an experienced professional with a strong background in operations management and consulting. Currently serving as Plant Manager Weaving at Sioen Industries since November 2020, Gertjan oversees a team of 65-75 employees in a 24/7 production environment, supplying woven fabrics for direct coating plants. Prior to this role, Gertjan held the position of Operational Excellence Manager, directly reporting to the CEO and focusing on strategy and project management in Operational Excellence, Energy, and Sustainability Management. At Boston Consulting Group, Gertjan worked as a Consultant, advising CxO level executives across various B2B industries. Gertjan's experience also includes positions at BASF, where responsibilities included business analysis and category buying. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Ghent University and an Industrial Engineering degree from KU Leuven.