Dirk Stals

Dirk Stals has extensive experience in procurement and purchasing. Dirk currently holds the position of Vice President Purchasing at Bosal, where they manage the worldwide Purchasing organization. Dirk'sresponsibilities include developing supplier relations and optimizing total cost of ownership and cash flow. Prior to this role, Dirk worked as the Purchasing Director at Bosal and the Director of Indirect Procurement EMIA at Bridgestone EMIA. Dirk also held positions such as Indirect Procurement Director at Ideal Standard International NV, Purchasing Director - EAME Indirects at Huntsman, and Group Procurement Manager Indirects Europe & Americas at Amcor Flexibles. Dirk started their career at Procter & Gamble, where they held various roles in purchasing and sourcing.

Dirk Stals pursued their education in a chronological manner, starting from 1974 to 1980 at Aangenomen College, Sint-Truiden. During this period, they completed a degree in Humanities with a focus on Latin and Mathematics. Later, from 1980 to 1985, they attended KU Leuven and obtained a Master's degree in Engineering with a specialization in Electronic Systems & Automation. No specific field of study is mentioned for their Humanities degree from Aangenomen College.