With a dynamic career spanning three decades, this freelancer stands as a paragon of innovation, adeptly navigating the complexities of healthcare, pharma, food and beverage, and IT industries. At the helm of Huis Vandecruys for 25 years, managing a care home for the elderly, mastering the art of compassionate leadership and operational excellence. The technical prowess shines through in the development of JPLAN and CALBLOX, web-based tools that transformed healthcare workforce management and task assignment.
A trailblazer in digital health, he orchestrated five international events together with Healthstartup, akin to a 1-day accelerator, marking a milestone as the EU’s first digital health accelerator. The strategic vision led to four hackathons that catalysed the launch of seven thriving companies, showcasing an extraordinary capacity to convert high-energy events into tangible innovation.
As a consultant, the versatility is unmatched. With In4Care, he architected several events and digital solutions like DEBBI and Health Arena, while also swiftly pivoting to virtual formats amidst the pandemic. The foresight and adaptability were equally evident with VR4Rehab, where he executed an international virtual hackathon in a mere ten days. The freelancer’s consultancy acumen benefited a diverse client roster, from advising the Flemish government to reshaping the future of pharmacies with McKesson and conceptualising health-centric innovation for Coca-Cola.
The thought leadership extends to influential roles on advisory boards and partnerships, including ICT&Health and SXSW, underpinning the status as a respected voice in health technology. This freelance virtuoso is not just a consultant but a visionary, transforming industries with a blend of strategic insight and the agility to execute ideas at warp speed. The quintessential ‘hired gun’ for any company eager to propel their innovation journey from zero to one with unrivalled momentum.