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Gilian Bens

Gilian Bens

Malaga

Summary

Innovative manager with a strong focus on driving business growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and optimizing profitability. Excels in strategic thinking and goal-oriented execution. Delivers transformative results through a continuous improvement mindset, a proactive approach, and a commitment to maximizing profitability.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Country Manager Belgium and Netherlands

Selectra
2024.09 - Current

Final responsibility for the management and profitability of Selectra’s Belgian division (100 FTEs) together with the other Co-Country Manager:

  • Attract energy and telecom partners, conduct contract negotiations, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements;
  • Develop overall strategy as well as manage various projects;
  • Act as a point of contact for C-level executives and partners, alongside the other Co-Country Manager;
  • Develop bonus systems for sales agents, supervisors, trainers, and quality managers and calculate their wages.

Final responsibility for the launch and development of Selectra’s Dutch division:

  • Research legislation and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements;
  • Drive business development by engaging with potential partners;
  • Conduct contract negotiations;
  • Develop overall strategy.

Assistant Country Manager

Selectra
2023.09 - 2024.08

Under the management of the Country Manager responsible for the management and profitability of Selectra’s Belgian division (100 FTEs).

  • Attract energy and telecom partners, conduct contract negotiations, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements;
  • Develop overall strategy as well as manage various projects;
  • Serve as a point of contact for C-level executives and partners together with the Co-Country Manager;
  • Develop reporting systems.

Talent Acquisition and People Partner

Selectra
2022.06 - 2023.08
  • Responsible for the end-to-end recruitment process (sourcing strategy, conducting interviews, headhunting, administration) for the Dutch-speaking branch in Spain.
  • HR support for the Dutch-speaking team (confidential advisor, performance evaluations, internal recruitment, exit interviews).

Project Manager (Operations)

Bpost Group
2020.01 - 2022.05
  • Together with the Facility Manager, responsible for the management of three sites with 100 FTEs;
  • Management and rollout (including operations, reporting and legal) of various projects in Belgium and Canada (financial impact of over 1 million EUR);
  • Development of reporting systems.

Academic Researcher

KU Leuven
2017.09 - 2018.08
  • Conduct research and publish legal articles in financial law.
  • Various teaching responsibilities, including lecturing in several university courses, preparing exams, and grading.

Education

Master of Science - Business Economics

KU LEUVEN
2020-02

Master of Science - Management

KU LEUVEN
2019-07

Master of Arts - Law

KU LEUVEN/Tilburg University
2017-07

Bachelor of Arts - Law

KU LEUVEN
2015-07

Skills

  • Profit Optimization and Financial Performance Management
  • Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making
  • Organizational and People Development
  • Advanced Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Change Management and Transformation

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Co-Country Manager Belgium and Netherlands

Selectra
2024.09 - Current

Assistant Country Manager

Selectra
2023.09 - 2024.08

Talent Acquisition and People Partner

Selectra
2022.06 - 2023.08

Project Manager (Operations)

Bpost Group
2020.01 - 2022.05

Academic Researcher

KU Leuven
2017.09 - 2018.08

Master of Science - Business Economics

KU LEUVEN

Master of Science - Management

KU LEUVEN

Master of Arts - Law

KU LEUVEN/Tilburg University

Bachelor of Arts - Law

KU LEUVEN
Gilian Bens