Gery Vanhalsberghe

Gery Vanhalsberghe is an experienced professional in the aerospace industry, currently serving as VP of Defense Space & Diversification at Sonaca since October 2025. Prior to this role, Gery held several key positions including Sales Director for EMEA & APAC at BMT Aerospace from July 2021 to October 2025, and Sales Manager at PATRIA Belgium Engine Center from August 2018 to July 2021, focusing on fighter aircraft overhaul and maintenance. Gery's earlier experience includes sales management at Avia Technique Ltd and Hugen Maintenance for Aircraft, as well as an Area Sales Manager role at Bridgestone Aircraft Tire in EMEA. Gery's career began at Donaldson, where responsibilities spanned from project management to logistics. Gery holds a Master's degree in Political Sciences and International Relations from Université catholique de Louvain and is pursuing a Certificate in High Studies for Security and Defence from the Royal Higher Institute for Defence.