Zeger De Spiegelaere

Zeger De Spiegelaere has extensive experience in various leadership roles in the logistics, aviation, and manufacturing industries.

Currently, they are the Chief Operating Officer at Classified Cycling, a position they have held since July 2023. Zeger is responsible for overseeing the company's operations.

In addition to that, they are the Owner of Green Starling, a company they started in July 2023.

Prior to their current roles, De Spiegelaere worked at Kuehne+Nagel as a Site Director from March 2022 to June 2023. In this role, they managed a dedicated site focused on retail and distribution operations.

From October 2017 to March 2022, they served as the Quality & Business Excellence Director at SABCA, a prominent aerospace company in Belgium. Zeger was responsible for ensuring quality standards and driving business excellence in the organization.

Before that, De Spiegelaere worked at Akzo Nobel Paints Belgium - Akzo Nobel, Decorative Paints as a Site & Operations Manager from June 2014 to September 2017. Zeger also held the position of Production Manager from January 2013 to May 2014.

From October 2010 to December 2012, they worked at Sabena Technics - TAT Group, Component Services as the Landing Gear Senior Manager. In this role, they headed a business unit and managed a team in production, engineering, and customer support.

Their career in the aviation industry also includes roles at Snecma - SAFRAN Group, Snecma Services Brussels. From October 2007 to September 2010, they served as the Operations Manager and was responsible for a team within planning, configuration management, and warehouse management. Zeger also worked as a Program Manager from August 2004 to September 2007, managing key accounts and planning maintenance programs.

De Spiegelaere's work experience also includes a role as a Military Customer Support Manager at Sabena Technics NV, Military Services from November 2003 to July 2004. In this position, they acted as the point of contact for military customers and handled commercial responsibilities.

Overall, De Spiegelaere has a diverse background in operations management and leadership, with a strong focus on logistics, aviation, and manufacturing.

Zeger De Spiegelaere completed a Master's degree in Mechanics, Aviation and Space Technology from KU Leuven from 1998 to 2003. In 2021, they obtained a certificate in Internal auditor ISO9001 from Centre Qualité Hainaut-Namur. In 2017, Zeger received a certification in the Prosci Change Management Certification Program from Nexum Belgium and a Green Belt in Lean (CGBL) certification from the International Independent Board For Lean Certification (IIBLC). Zeger also earned a certification as a Prevention advisor Level 3 from IDEWE in 2016. Zeger attended Vlerick Business School in 2009, where they completed the Management Acceleration Programme and a diploma in People Management. Additionally, they obtained a certification in Lean Supply Chain Management from Bill Belt Excellence in 2007.