Wim Maes

Wim Maes is a highly experienced Managing Director with a proven track record of over 30 years in multinational companies, specializing in general management, project management, and business development across a range of industrial sectors such as textiles, packaging, railway systems, and road construction vehicles. He has a strong international exposure, having worked extensively in Asia and Europe.

Key Skillset: Wim Maes is known for his competitive attitude, unwavering commitment, and loyalty to the enterprise. He excels in achieving tangible results and driving towards objectives. Possessing highly developed analytical abilities and strong common sense, he is also recognized as a team player with exceptional enthusiasm and drive.

Relevant Experience: Wim Maes has spearheaded multiple enterprise start-ups in Asian countries, particularly China, and has held general management positions in industrial enterprises across Asia, including China, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. His expertise extends to business development and sales in the packaging and textiles sectors across Asia and Latin America. Wim has a proven track record of establishing strategic partnerships with key customers and developing local supplier networks for essential goods. He is adept at managing large-scale projects, from setting up factories from scratch to overseeing complex endeavors like the construction of electric trains. Additionally, he brings extensive experience in Lean manufacturing to the table.

International Working Experience: Wim Maes has held various roles in different countries and organizations throughout his career. From his tenure at Carrosserie Jonckheere BVBA in Belgium to positions at Bombardier Inc in Belgium, Canada, Indonesia, France, and Italy, Wim has accumulated a wealth of experience as a Business Unit manager, Production Supervisor, Tool Designer, and Logistics supervisor. He has also served as the General Manager for Vitalo Packaging China and managed DesleeClama Asia Pacific with operations in China and Indonesia. Moreover, Wim has contributed his expertise to BekaertDeslee China as the Operations Manager.

Education: Wim Maes holds an Engineer's Degree in Mechanics from Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen - Vlaamse Autonome Hogeschool, solidifying his technical foundation in the industry.

Organizations: Wim Maes has held key positions in reputable organizations, including Senior Project Director at BekaertDeslee Holding, Director Of Operations at BekaertDeslee China, Managing Director at DesleeClama, and Managing Director China at Vitalo Packaging.