Management Experience
Peter De Smet – Interim Management & Projectmanagement
Your partner in strategic leadership and organizational development
About Me
With over 25 years of experience, I help organizations grow and excel. My expertise lies in organizational development, change management, and process optimization within sectors such as maritime, industry, and technology.
Expertise & Services
✔ Interim Management
✔ Organizational Development
✔ Project Management
✔ Change Management
✔ HR & Team Development
✔ Process Optimization
Work Experience
📌 Van Wijngaarden Marine Services (2019 - present) – Operational Director
- Responsible for Operations, Crewing, HR, QHSE, and Technical Department.
- Coaching employees from operational roles to management positions.
- Supporting strategic growth and process improvement.
📌 De Regt Marine Cables (2012 - 2019) – Quality Manager & Product Development
- Change management within the design and production department.
- Implementation of quality control and product qualification processes.
- Guidance during the growth phase and scaling within an SME.
📌 3Form (Hunter Douglas) (2008 - 2011) – Operations Manager & Startup Project Lead
- Setting up and leading a new production facility within Hunter Douglas.
- Responsible for procurement, logistics, production, quality, planning, and technical services.
- International collaboration on sales, procurement, customer complaints, and investments.
- Project lead in startup: hiring and training staff, designing production lines, and setting up the facility.
- Successfully completed the project within time and budget.
📌 Boskalis (1997 - 2007) – Manager Plant & Management Support
- Implementation of a global maintenance management system (Maximo).
- Responsible for damage claims, technical archiving, and logistical support.
Education & Certifications
🎓 Maritime Officer (MI Willem Barentsz)
🎓 Post HBO Quality Management
🎓 Prince2 Project Management
🎓 Lean Green Belt
🎓 Coaching Leadership & Excelling as a Human
🎓 DISC Trainer Certification