Stephan V.

Interim Manager – Crisis, Change & Digital Transformation; Software Project Consultant / Digital Advisor

Hove, Belgium

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present
2 years
Hove, Belgium
Remote

Software Project Consultant / Digital Advisor

Freelance

  • Led delivery of SaaS platform SnappArchive including functional analysis.
  • Defined detailed workflows, specifications and development priorities.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams including developers and stakeholders.
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years
Hove, Belgium
Hybrid

Interim Manager – Crisis, Change & Digital Transformation; Software Project Consultant / Digital Advisor

Freelance

  • Supporting organisations under crisis or operational pressure.
  • Implementing restructuring, continuity planning and performance recovery.
  • Driving change programs, transformation roadmaps and KPI enhancements.
  • Providing decision support and governance frameworks to leadership teams.
  • Led delivery of SaaS platform SnappArchive including functional analysis.
  • Defined detailed workflows, specifications and development priorities.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams including developers and stakeholders.
Jan 2018 - Dec 2025
8 years
Hove, Belgium

Crisis Manager

Brandtfood

  • Delivered full organisational turnaround: finances, operations and structure.
  • Reduced risk exposure and restored business continuity.
  • Negotiated supplier agreements and optimized company-wide processes.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2018
7 years

General Manager

BiBiB & Co

  • Oversaw full operational and financial management across all departments.
  • Achieved 90% revenue growth through strategic repositioning & process optimisation.
  • Implemented reporting, budgeting and performance tracking frameworks.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
5 years

Project Manager – Technical & Operational Projects

Sioen

  • Managed cross-departmental projects involving production, logistics and R&D.
  • Coordinated tenders and process improvements across business units.
  • Served as operational contact for high-priority contracts including military clients.

Summary

Interim Manager and Digital Transformation Advisor with 20+ years of combined operational, financial, and software project leadership experience. Skilled in stabilizing organisations, guiding crisis recovery, improving performance, leading SaaS/digital delivery and providing structured stakeholder governance. Known for calm decision-making, clear communication, strong analytical capability and hands-on leadership style.

Languages

Dutch
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Education

Our Lady College Ostend

Lower Secondary · Ostend, Belgium

Institute for Marketing and Management

Bachelor’s degree

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