Ivan Smeets

Ivan Smeets is a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience in various industries such as FMCG, medical devices, aviation, and tourism.

With a background in HR leadership and business partnering, Ivan has worked in key practice areas including performance and talent management, HR strategy and planning, industrial relations, and compensation and benefits.

He is known for being a change catalyst, having successfully led and implemented large-scale international business and functional change programs.

Having served on boards, managed teams, and led projects, Ivan possesses strong leadership skills and a results-driven attitude with a passion for growth.

His approach is characterized by a positive attitude, high energy, integrity, and a sense of humor, combined with a direct and pragmatic style.

Ivan's areas of expertise include HR leadership, organizational effectiveness, business transformation, change management, HR strategy, planning, talent management, and employee/industrial relations.

His educational background includes a Master's in HR Leadership from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, post-graduate studies in HRM and Accountancy from Universiteit Hasselt, and a Master's in Financial and Applied Economic Sciences from Universiteit Hasselt.

Ivan's professional journey includes roles such as HR Director for European Markets & Airlines and HR Director for Western Region at TUI, HR Director at The Coca-Cola Company, Unilever, and Terumo Medical Corporation.

Throughout his career, Ivan has demonstrated a track record of driving business results through effective HR strategies and people management.