Laborelec
Olivier Vandelaer has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Olivier currently holds the position of CIO at ENGIE Research & Innovation since February 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Human Resources, Digital Solutions, Communication & Marketing at ENGIE Laborelec, where they were responsible for various areas including people and organization, digital solutions, information systems, cybersecurity, and communication. In addition, they also held the role of Director - Industrial Cyber Security at ENGIE Laborelec, overseeing the operational leadership of the industrial cyber security competence center.
Vandelaer has also been involved in the World Economic Forum as a member, specifically focusing on cyber resilience in the electricity sector. Olivier contributed to initiatives related to creating cyber security awareness, regulatory context mapping, and supply chain security for energy product manufacturers.
Earlier in their career, Vandelaer held strategic and IT management roles at ENGIE, ENGIE Electrabel, Xpert Service, Proximus, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and KBC Bank & Verzekering. These roles encompassed responsibilities such as strategy development, IT service delivery, project management, business intelligence, and data integration consulting.
Overall, Olivier Vandelaer has demonstrated expertise in various domains, including cyber security, digital solutions, IT management, strategy, and business intelligence.
Olivier Vandelaer has a diverse education history. Olivier completed a Management Program at Vlerick Business School in 2010-2011. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Liège, which they pursued from 1990 to 1997. Olivier also participated in a Master Class Next Generation Leadership at Antwerp Management School in 2011-2012. Additionally, Olivier obtained certifications in Continuous Self Learning from Coursera in 2016, Information Technology from Vlaamse Ingenieurskamer in 2002-2003, Leadership & Change Management from GDF SUEZ University in 2010, and ITIL v3 Foundation from Opsys - SM2 (ISTYA) in 2008. Olivier has further enhanced their knowledge through additional certifications, including Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Balance from ENGIE in 2022, and additional courses in Strategy Formulation, Strategic Management, and Finance for Non-Financial Professionals from various institutions in 2016.
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Laborelec
Laborelec is a leading expertise and research centre in electrical power technology. Drawing on the skills of 335 highly specialised engineers and technicians, the company is active on the whole electricity value chain and backs a large set of customers in the fields of generation, transmission, distribution, storage and final use, with a particular focus upon the energy transition and net zero carbon. All forms of electricity generation come within our capabilities, whether centralised or decentralised, from fossil and nuclear to renewables technologies. Directly or indirectly, we also work for a large array of other customers, including grid operators, large industries, SME’s, cities, regions or residential prosumers. With a strong focus on high value delivery for our customers, we combine expert knowledge and operational experience with analysis and state-of-the-art measurement capabilities to provide operational research and development services, specialised expertise and tailor-made global solutions. We guarantee the independence and objectivity of our solutions and recommendations. Established in 1962 to support electricity companies with a wide range of specialised services, Laborelec is today a cooperative company, with ENGIE and independent grid operators as shareholders. Laborelec has a global presence, with activities in more than 60 countries and offices in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Chile, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.