Education

• Ghent University Faculty of Law, Ph.D. in Criminology (2012)
• Catholic University of Leuven Higher Institute of Philosophy, Philosophical Academy (2001-2005)
• Leicester University Faculty of Social Sciences, Master of Science in Security and Crime Risk Management (2000-2003)
• 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)
• University of Antwerp 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)

• Data Analytics Workshop Part Two, PwC & Federal Express Corporation - Online training (2024)
• Data Analytics Workshop Part One, PwC & Federal Express Corporation - Online training (2023)
• CFE Prep Course, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Self study (2021-2022) 
• 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, FedEx Corporation, 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 for Private Investigators, 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)
• Motivatietraining, TNT Management Training Institute & MVnP, Driebergen - The Netherlands (2007)
• 'Coachend leidinggeven', TNT Management Training Institute & LTP, Zeist - The Netherlands (2007)
• Air Cargo Security Advisor Refresher Training, SecuConsult - The Netherlands (2007)
• Refresher Training for Private Investigators, 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)
• 'Verzuim en Reïntegratie', TNT Management Training Institute, Houten - The Netherlands (2005)
• Finance for Non-financial Managers Training, TNT Management Training Institute, Houten - The Netherlands (2005)
• Dangerous Goods Awareness Training, TNT Express, Brussels - Belgium (2005)
• 'Competentiegericht beoordelen', TNT Management Training Institute, Houten - The Netherlands (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)
• NVC Training 'eisen aan verpakkingen', Nederlands Verpakkingscentrum, Houten - The Netherlands (2004)
• 'Verzuim en Reïntegratie', TNT Management Training Institute, Houten - The Netherlands (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 for Private Investigators, Belgian Ministry of the Interior, Roeselare - Belgium (2001)
• 'Opleiding tot wettelijk erkend stagebegeleider Wet Privé-detectives', CMO Waasland - Belgium (1999)
• '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)
• 'Internet voor privé-detectives', Vormingsinstituut voor de KMO, Roeselare - Belgium (1997)
• 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)
• Typing Course, School-Typ Wijnegem - Belgium (1985-1987) 

Seminars (attended)

• 'Third Party's Use of Encrypted Email Services - a Safeguard or a Red Flag?', ACFE Belgium - Virtual event (2024)
• ACFE Fraud Conference Europe, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Virtual attendance (2024)
• Webinar 'Wet bescherming klokkenluiders', NautaDutilh - Online event (2023)
• ACFE Fraud Conference Europe, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners - Online event (2023)
• 'De uiteindelijke beoordeling van de strafrechtelijke verantwoordelijkheid van de onderneming en de leidinggevende als sluitstuk van een onderzoek', ACFE Belgium Fraud Awareness Week - Online event (2022)
• 'Phishing & Phone Fraud', ACFE Belgium Fraud Awareness Week - Online event (2022)
• ACC Webinar on the draft Belgian law transposing the EU Whistleblower Directive, ACC Europe in collaboration with Crowell & Moring - Online event (2022)
• 'Whistleblower Protection in Belgium', Simmons & Simmons - Online event (2022)
• Virtual Conference on Business versus Private Ethics, ACFE Belgium - Online event (2021)
• ACC Webinar on Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations, ACC Europe in collaboration with Allen & Overy - Online event (2020)
• Digital Compliance Round Table, KPMG Advisory - Online event (2020)
• Seminar 'Intrinsieke Integriteit', VCO, 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)
• European Security Research Conference, Ostend - 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 and 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 - 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 - 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)
• 'Het politieverhoor', 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)