Patrick De Vos

Hazel Heartwood guides human organizations through digital transformation. We are a platform of experienced and creative people, with a team of +80 active consultants working for over twenty clients worldwide. Since 2011, we are part of SD Worx NV. We run large scale business and ICT digital transformation programs in the domains of Customer Experience, Omni Channel Management & Data Enablement, from scope definition to execution. We humanize digital transformation programs with orchestration, aiming at our clients’ business continuity and sustainability. We generate value by guiding enterprise-level businesses in the process of defining digital products dedicated to core business areas and establish product teams that will design, develop, configure, rollout and own these products through their lifecycles. We create a humane environment, in which we orchestrate programs across client and partner teams, following three key principles: - Always progressing in iterations: PDCA, Agile, Lean, - Always taking a holistic view: People, Process, Systems, Assets, - Always applying deep thinking: every organization has a specific context to which solutions are tailored. Our team is composed of experienced Transformation Consultants in the areas of ICT management, solution design and implementation, Agile Business Analysts and Product Owners, and specialized partner subcontractors. Our experience in digital product development and ownership ranges from Software-as-a-Service solutions to bespoke software hosted in Platform-as-a-Service or Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions. We have established partnerships with software development and implementation providers, allowing us to perform end-to-end digital transformation projects.

WorxInvest is the parent company of SD Worx. It builds on the heritage of SD Worx and has broadened its horizon to become an engaged long-term owner that invests in and builds businesses with a positive impact on society. WorxInvest partners with: - Companies looking to fund the next step in their journey: growth and expansion, M&A, internationalization, succession planning, MBO … - Private equity funds as a limited partner or co-investor WorxInvest is open to minority and majority investments. A minority interest of WorxInvest allows sellers to maintain control of their company while raising capital and leveraging upon the expertise we can provide. Proximity allows WorxInvest to develop close relationship with our partners. Therefore, we focus on companies with decision centers in the Benelux. ESG is at the core of its investment strategy. WorxInvest only invest in sustainable businesses that add value to society.

Brussels Airport is one of the largest airports in Europe, handling 19 million passengers and 776,000 tonnes of freight annually. Brussels Airport connects Belgium directly with 200 destinations worldwide, offered by 70 different airlines (figures 2022). With more than 1000 employees, Brussels Airport Company shapes one of the most important airports in Europe. Brussels Airport has grown into a strong economic hub in the heart of Europe, creating 64,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Hazel Heartwood guides human organizations through digital transformation. We are a platform of experienced and creative people, with a team of +80 active consultants working for over twenty clients worldwide. Since 2011, we are part of SD Worx NV. We run large scale business and ICT digital transformation programs in the domains of Customer Experience, Omni Channel Management & Data Enablement, from scope definition to execution. We humanize digital transformation programs with orchestration, aiming at our clients’ business continuity and sustainability. We generate value by guiding enterprise-level businesses in the process of defining digital products dedicated to core business areas and establish product teams that will design, develop, configure, rollout and own these products through their lifecycles. We create a humane environment, in which we orchestrate programs across client and partner teams, following three key principles: - Always progressing in iterations: PDCA, Agile, Lean, - Always taking a holistic view: People, Process, Systems, Assets, - Always applying deep thinking: every organization has a specific context to which solutions are tailored. Our team is composed of experienced Transformation Consultants in the areas of ICT management, solution design and implementation, Agile Business Analysts and Product Owners, and specialized partner subcontractors. Our experience in digital product development and ownership ranges from Software-as-a-Service solutions to bespoke software hosted in Platform-as-a-Service or Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions. We have established partnerships with software development and implementation providers, allowing us to perform end-to-end digital transformation projects.

ECS is a leading provider of integrated supply chain logistics and intermodal transport solutions. With headquarters in Zeebrugge, we spread our activities over more than 35 European countries, specialising in transport and logistics between the UK and Ireland, and the European mainland. Creating sustainable and reliable logistics is at the heart of our mission. We call it CSR logistics. Conscious of the environmental impact of our business, ECS is committed to provide sustainable intermodal logistics. Our strategic ambitions focus not only on the financial results, but also on social interests and the environment. By creating a modal shift from road to rail in our intermodal network, reducing empty mileage and creating sustainable logistic solutions for the integrated supply chain, we can substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help creating a better environment.

Vulpia is a service-driven organisation in the residential care for the elderly, with a strong focus on quality of living and care. Today, Vulpia mainly concentrates on the management of residential care centres throughout Belgium. In addition, the group is active in taking over existing nursing homes and building new facilities. The human approach is central at Vulpia, which is expressed in a vision in which all our residents are approached with respect and attention. In order to provide quality in care & customer experience, we rely on the personal and professional approach of more than 2000 employees. At Vulpia we look beyond age. We start from the passion, lifestyle and talents of residents and employees to make everyone's life as pleasant, comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We focus on positive warmth; human enthusiasm, mutual respect and optimism are contagious.

Ondernemerschap, dat is risico’s nemen en durven kiezen voor je passie. Er Xerieus voor gaan dus! Met die gedachte gidst Xerius al meer dan 50 jaar zelfstandigen door het doolhof van opstartmodaliteiten en sociale zekerheid. En weten we als geen ander hoe we de gaten van je sociale vangnet moeten dichten dankzij (aanvullende) verzekeringen. Xerius is dus je partner als je start, als je groeit, als je op pensioen gaat maar ook als het minder gaat. Daarbij houden we altijd vast aan onze 4 waarden: betrokkenheid, betrouwbaarheid, duidelijkheid en deskundigheid. Al meer dan 165.000 zelfstandigen en 90.000 vennootschappen doen een beroep op onze diensten. Jij wilt toch ook een dienstverlening uit de duizend?

In today’s new world of work, people want to be inspired by what they do and have the freedom to focus on what matters. Organisations need a dynamic, motivated workforce empowered by smart technology. As a leading European provider of people solutions, SD Worx turns HR into a source of value for their customers’ business and the people that work for them. SD Worx delivers people solutions across the entire employee lifecycle, from paying employees to attracting, rewarding and developing the talent who make businesses succeed. SD Worx powers performance through four core capabilities: technology, outsourcing, expertise and data-driven insights. More than 70,000 small and large organisations across the globe place their trust in SD Worx and its 75 years' worth of experience. SD Worx offers its people solutions in 150+ countries, calculates the salaries of approximately 4 million employees and ranks among the top five worldwide. The more than 4,600 employees at SD Worx operate in ten countries: Belgium (HQ), Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK. SD Worx is the co-founder of the Payroll Services Alliance, a global strategic network of leading payroll companies that together handle more than 32 million payroll calculations. In 2020, SD Worx achieved a consolidated turnover of EUR 743.3 million.