Education

• Ghent University Faculty of Law, Ph.D. in Criminology (2012)
• Catholic University of Leuven Higher Institute for Philosophy, Philosophical Academy (2001-2005)
• Leicester University Faculty of Social Sciences, Master of Science in Security and Crime Risk Management (2000-2002)
• Leicester University Faculty of Social Sciences, Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Crime Risk Management (1998-2000)
• Ghent University Faculty of Law, Master of Science ('Licentiaat') in Criminology (1993-1995)
• Ghent University Faculty of Law, Bachelor of Science ('Kandidaat') in Criminology (1991-1993)
• IKSO Denderleeuw, Mathematics (1987-1990)
• Heilig Kruiscollege Denderleeuw, Latin/Greec (1984-1987)

Additional Courses

• University College London Jill Dando Institute of Security and Crime Science, Crime Analysis (Short) Course (2016)
• Ghent University Faculty of Law, Doctoral School Law and Economics (2009)
• Antwerp University Management School, Strategy and Transport Management (2004-2005)
• University of Antwerp Faculty of Law, Labour Law (1997-1998)
• Free University of Brussels Faculty of Law, ICT Law (1996-1997)

Training (attended)

• Culture Immersion Training, FedEx Express International, Dordrecht - The Netherlands (2019)
• Managing (Long Term) Illness Training, FedEx Express International, Amsterdam - The Netherlands (2019)
• Quality Driven Management (Apprentice Level) Training, Sapphire Falls Resort Orlando, Florida - United States (2018) 
• Leading in Transition Workshop, FedEx Express International, Amsterdam - The Netherlands (2018)
• Basic Training Microsoft Excel, TNT Express, Rotterdam - The Netherlands (2014)
• Air Cargo Security Advisor Refresher Training, SecuConsult, The Netherlands (2013)
• Anti-Bribery, Corruption and Fraud Training, Euromoney Legal Training, London - United Kingdom (2013)
• RAKC ACC3 Module Training, European Commission, Brussels - Belgium (2012)
• Finance for Non-financial Managers Training, TNT Express, Brussels - Belgium (2012)
• Export Controls Management Training, TNT Learning Centre, Brussels - Belgium (2011)
• Air Cargo Security Advisor Refresher Training, SecuConsult, The Netherlands (2011)
• EU Decision-making and Comitology, European Training Institute, Brussels - Belgium (2011)
• Refresher Training Private Investigations, Belgian Ministry of the Interior, Brussels - Belgium (2011)
• 'How to hold a meeting with an MEP' Training, Fleishman-Hillard, Brussels - Belgium (2010)
• Air Cargo Security Advisor Refresher Training, SecuConsult, The Netherlands (2010)
• Air Cargo Security Advisor Refresher Training, SecuConsult, The Netherlands (2009)
• Air Cargo Security Advisor Refresher Training, SecuConsult, The Netherlands (2008)
• Motivation Training, MVnP, Driebergen - The Netherlands (2007)
• Air Cargo Security Advisor Refresher Training, SecuConsult, The Netherlands (2007)
• Refresher Training Private Investigations, Belgian Ministry of the Interior, Brussels - Belgium (2006)
• Middle Management Strategy Training, Antwerp University Management School, Antwerp - Belgium (2006)
• Advanced Fraud Detection and Investigation Workshop, Kroll / Michael Comer, Hertfordshire - United Kingdom (2006)
• Finance for Non-financial Managers Training, TNT Express, Houten - The Netherlands (2005)
• Dangerous Goods Awareness Training, TNT Express, Brussels - Belgium (2005)
• Management Development Coaching, Monnik Coaching Group, The Netherlands (2004-2005)
• Air Cargo Security Advisor Training, SecuConsult, The Netherlands (2004)
• Threat Imaging Projection (TIP) Training, Rapiscan, London - United Kingdom (2004)
• TAPA Auditor Training, Technology Asset Protection Association, Rotterdam - The Netherlands (2003)
• Air Cargo Security Advisor Training, European Aviation Security Training Institute, Brussels - Belgium (2003)
• X-ray Operator Training, SecuConsult, The Netherlands (2003)
• Interview Techniques, Schalke & Partners BVBA, Brussels - Belgium (2001)
• Refresher Training Private Investigations, Belgian Ministry of the Interior, Roeselare - Belgium (2001)
• Training Management, CEVORA / ANPCB vzw, Belgium (1999)
• Basic Induction Course VIP Protection, Exel Security Close Protection School, Epsom Surrey - United Kingdom (1998)
• Safety and Health Level 3 Training, Ministry of the Flemish Community, distance learning (1997-1998)
• First Aid Training, Baron Training Center, Brussels - Belgium (1996)
• Security Officer Training, Baron Training Center, Brussels - Belgium (1996)
• Private Investigator Training, Belgian Ministry of the Interior, Asse - Belgium (1995-1996)

Seminars (attended)

• VCO Seminar 'Intrinsieke Integriteit', Amstelveen - The Netherlands (2019)
• 2nd Annual Global Anti-Corruption & Compliance Summit, C-Parity, Amsterdam - The Netherlands (2017)
• Annual International Trade and Compliance Conference, Baker & McKenzie, Amsterdam - The Netherlands (2015)
• CLECAT Freight Forwarders Forum, European Organisation for Forwarding and Logistics, Brussels - Belgium (2012)
• ECSA Information Session on Security Clearances, European Corporate Security Association, Brussels - Belgium (2012)
• TAPA Q4 Meeting, Transported Asset Protection Association, Berlin - Germany (2012)
• Tyco/ADT Global Accounts Customer Advisory Council Meeting, Essen - Germany (2012)
• Transport Security Focus Day, Securitas, Eindhoven - The Netherlands (2012)
• FP7 Security Research Workshop, European Commission, Brussels - Belgium (2012)
• Expert Meeting Privacy, TNT Express, Brussels - Belgium (2011)
• ECSA 2011 Maritime Security Seminar, European Corporate Security Association, Antwerp - Belgium (2011) 
• High Level Conference on Protecting Civil Aviation against Terrorism, European Commission, Brussels - Belgium (2011)
• TAPA EMEA TACSS Workshop, Transported Asset Protection Association, Schiphol - The Netherlands (2011)
• TAPA EMEA Q2 Conference, Transported Asset Protection Association, Brussels - Belgium (2011)
• Critical Information Infrastructure Protection in Europe and Belgium, Belgian Cybercrime Centre, Brussels - Belgium (2011)
• 22nd ICAO Aviation Security Panel, International Civil Aviation Organisation, Montréal - Canada (2011)
• European Round Table on Security threats in the 21th Century, Centre for European and International Policy Action, European Parliament Brussels - Belgium (2011)
• ECSA Academic Session on Violent Animal Rights Extremism and Violent Extreme Left & Anarchism, European Corporate Security Association, Brussels - Belgium (2011)​
• European Round Table on approaches towards global migration policy and action, Centre for European and International Policy Action, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brussels - Belgium (2010)​
• ECSA Workshop on Protecting against vehicle borne terrorist threats, European Corporate Security Association, Belgian Royal Military Academy, Brussels - Belgium (2010)​
• ECSA Academic Session DOVO (Belgian Military Bomb Disposal Unit), European Corporate Security Association, Langemark Poelkapelle - Belgium (2010)
• ACN Masterclass Security, Air Cargo Netherlands, Schiphol Airport - The Netherlands (2010)
• ​TAPA EMEA Q2 Conference, Transported Asset Protection Association, Brighton - United Kingdom (2010)
• Safe Transportation Meeting, Securitas, Truckstop 26bis Zolder - Belgium (2010)
• ECSA Diplomatic Security Conference, European Corporate Security Association, Colonial Palace Tervuren, Belgium (2010)
• Round Table of the Friends of the Belgian EU Presidency, Centre for European and International Policy Action, Brussels - Belgium (2010)
• TAPA EMEA Q1 Conference, Transported Asset Protection Association, Bonn - Germany (2010)
• ECAC 9th Security Forum, European Civil Aviation Conference, Paris - France (2010)
• ECSA Academic Session, European Corporate Security Association, Brussels - Belgium (2009)
• Samenleven in Europa, Ghent - Belgium (2009)
• Darwin versus God? Creationisme: een reactionair en pseudowetenschappelijk project, Antwerp University, Antwerp - Belgium (2009)
• DANGER Seminar Dreiging en Kwetsbaarheid voor (georganiseerde) Criminaliteit, Ghent - Belgium (2009)
• ECSA Academy Visit FN (Fabrique Nationale), European Corporate Security Association, Herstal - Belgium (2009)
• Integrity Conference, TNT Group, Hoofddorp - The Netherlands (2008)
• Counteract Thematic User Group Meeting, COUNTERACT Project, Rome - Italy (2008)
• Supply Chain Security Initiatives and Trade Facilitation, ECIPE, Brussels - Belgium (2008)
• Fraude binnen de sector Transport en Logistiek, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Ghent - Belgium (2008)
• Cargo Crime in the Netherlands, Transported Asset Protection Association, Schiphol - The Netherlands (2008)
• De Maakbare Mens: filosofische aspecten, Open University Ghent, Belgium (2008)
• Authorized Economic Operator, Flanders Customs Platform, Brussels - Belgium (2007)
• Supply Chain Security, World Customs Organisation / European Commission, Amsterdam - The Netherlands (2007)
• 20 jaar Payoke, Payoke vzw, Antwerp - Belgium (2007)
• De Impact van AEO op de Goederenstromen, Deloitte Academy, Antwerp - Belgium (2007)
• Hoe Fraude in de Onderneming Efficiënt Bestrijden?, Crime Control / Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Antwerp - Belgium (2007)
• CPO Fellowship 2, International Foundation of Protection Officers, Ede - The Netherlands (2006)
• Protection of Critical Infrastructure, European Corporate Security Association, Knokke - Belgium (2006)
• 5 jaar na 9/11, Crime Control / European Corporate Security Association, Antwerp - Belgium (2006)
• Supply Chain Security, American Society for Industrial Security, Rotterdam - The Netherlands (2005)
• Security en IP, Securitas Systems Belgium, Brussels - Belgium (2005)
• The Terrorist Threat in a European Perspective, European Corporate Security Association, Brussels - Belgium (2005)
• Nieuwe Ontwikkelingen in de Opsporing, Center for Police Studies, Asse - Belgium (2005)
• Bestrijding en Preventie van Criminaliteit, Air Cargo Netherlands, Schiphol - The Netherlands (2005)
• De Strijd tegen het Terrorisme: hoe werken overheid en bedrijfsleven samen, Federal Justice Department, Brussels - Belgium (2005)
• Employee Screening Session, TNT Express / Utrecht Police Department, Houten - The Netherlands (2004) 
• Beveiliging in het Vrachtvervoer, Benelux Interuniversitaire Vereniging van Vervoerseconomen, Antwerp - Belgium (2004)
• Joint ASIS - OSAC Conference, American Society for Industrial Security / Overseas Security Advisory Council, Antwerp - Belgium (2004)
• Air Cargo Security Advisor Briefing, European Aviation Security Training Institute, Brussels - Belgium (2003)
• Publiek-Private Samenwerking inzake Veiligheid, Antwerp Police Academy, Antwerp - Belgium (2003)
• The Terrorist Threat in Europe, American Society for Industrial Security, Antwerp - Belgium (2003)
• Inbeslagneming en Verbeurdverklaring in Strafzaken, Institute Forensic Auditors, Brussels - Belgium (2003)
• Theorie en Praktijk van de Private Opsporing, Maklu Meetings, Antwerp - Belgium (2002)
• Customs Platform Security, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Brussels - Belgium (2002)
• Security 1950-2050, American Society for Industrial Security, Santpoort-Noord - The Netherlands (2002)
• The Growing Pains of a Hacker, Belgacom, Brussels - Belgium (2001)
• Crime Costs, Prevention Pays, International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners, Antwerp - Belgium (2001)
• Internet at Work, VEV SDWorx, Antwerp - Belgium (2001)
• Outsourcing van Security, Prebes vzw, Antwerp Police Academy, Antwerp - Belgium (2001)
• Internationalisatie en Anti-globalisme, American Society for Industrial Security, Antwerp - Belgium (2001) 
• Private Veiligheid, Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven - Belgium (2001)
• De Informatiemaatschappij, Royal Academy, Brussels - Belgium (2000)
• Bedwing Shoplifting, Crime Control, Leuven - Belgium (2000)
• Expert Meeting Drug Testing, Crime Control, Leuven - Belgium (2000)
• Veiligheid en Justitieel Beleid, Free University of Brussels, Brussel - Belgium (2000)
• ASIS Europe 2000 Conference, American Society for Industrial Security, Helsinki - Finland (2000)
• Onderneming, e-Mail, Surfen en Privacy, Maklu Meetings, Antwerp - Belgium (2000)
• Criminologie 2000, en verder ...., Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven - Belgium (2000)
• Security Know-how Seminar, Prosecco, Antwerp - Belgium (1999)
• Security als Facility, Faceo, Antwerp - Belgium (1999)
• Recente Ontwikkelingen in Informatica- en Telecommunicatierecht, Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven - Belgium (1999)
• De Reorganisatie van het Politiewezen, Catholic University of Leuven, Leuven - Belgium (1999)
• Health and Safety Conference, Hays plc, Daventry - United Kingdom (1999)
• Justitie - Netwerkpartner in Welzijns- en Ambulante Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg, Free University of Brussels, Brussels - Belgium (1998)
• Eenheidspolitie, Free University of Brussels, Brussels - Belgium (1998)
• Police Investigations, Ghent University / Free University of Brussels / Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium (1998)
• Liberale Visies op Veiligheid en Politie, Antwerp - Belgium (1998)
• ASIS Benelux Fall Meeting Security Management, Risk Management and Facility Management, American Society for Industrial Security (1998)