Rudy Maertens

Rudy Maertens has a diverse work experience in various organizations within the healthcare sector. Rudy started their career in 1997 as a Bestuurder at Partezis vzw en Partezis cvba. Rudy also worked as a Gastdocent at CVO VSPW-Kortrijk vzw, where they taught a course on Ziekenhuiswetgeving- & financiering.

In 2010, Maertens became the Voorzitter raad van bestuur at Zorgondersteuning vzw, where they focused on optimizing internal processes for organizations in the healthcare sector. Rudy continued to hold this position until 2012.

From 2012 onwards, Maertens took on various roles in different organizations. Rudy served as the Voorzitter raad van bestuur at In4care vzw, an innovation platform for the healthcare sector. Rudy was also a Bestuurder at BC10 cvba, a subsidiary of In4care vzw, and later became the Voorzitter Raad van Bestuur. In addition, they became an Onafhankelijk bestuurder at Domus Medica vzw, the largest umbrella organization for general practitioners in Flanders and Brussels.

Maertens also contributed their expertise as a Gastdocent in a workshop on "Strategisch denken" at EROV - Vormingsprogramma voor de socialprofitsector - Gent in 2009. Rudy was also involved in the management of Terra Curae vzw, where they served as a Bestuurder and later as a Dagelijks bestuurder, overseeing the management of the patrimony of AZ Alma - campus sijsele.

In 2016, Maertens became a Bestuurder at Mensana vzw, a sport medical center, catering to both amateur and professional athletes. Their time with Mensana vzw ended in 2020.

Throughout their career, Maertens has contributed to the education sector as well, serving as a Gastdocent at Terra Curae vzw, and previously at CVO VSPW-Kortrijk vzw.

Overall, Maertens has extensive experience in leadership and governance roles within the healthcare sector, with a focus on innovation, optimization, and education.

Rudy Maertens has a diverse education history in the healthcare field. In 1983, they obtained a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Sint-Jansinstituut voor Verpleegkunde Brugge. Rudy then pursued further education in healthcare management, receiving a diploma in Management in de gezondheidszorg from the Instituut voor Bedrijfswetenschappen Antwerpen in 1987-1989. In 1986-1990, Rudy completed a Master's degree in Hospital Administration at KU Leuven, focusing on clinical nursing and hospital management. Rudy also acquired an Aggregaat hoger onderwijs degree in Education and Teaching from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in 1988-1990. Additionally, they specialized in ICT for healthcare by earning a Systeemverpleegkundige diploma from NVKVV Brussel in 1991-1993. Finally, in 1993, Rudy attended Katholieke Universiteit Leuven for a Coördinator Integrerende Verpleegkunde program in Nursing Models & Organization.