Geert de Rous

Geert De Rous has extensive experience in labor relations and social support, currently serving as the Head of Business Support and Social Elections at ACLVB since February 1994, while also being a member of the National Bureau, responsible for overseeing executive committee operations and strategic decisions. As the Permanent Secretary, Geert negotiates collective labor agreements, represents ACLVB in various sectoral funds, provides assistance to members on labor law matters, and conducts training sessions. Additionally, since 2009, Geert has served as a lay judge at the Labor Court in Ghent, assisting professional judges with cases involving contract law and unemployment. Prior experience includes a role as Research Leader in Sociology at OCMW Vilvoorde, overseeing a team investigating the social needs of disadvantaged groups. Geert holds a Master of Science in Criminology and Sociology from Ghent University.