Neal Van Maele
Managing Partner at Cronos aan de Leie- Claim this Profile
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Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Koenraad Achten
Working with Neal was always a pleasure. A fast learner who catches up fast with new markets and technologies. Neal’s approach in managing expectations is second to none. Always delivering what is expected and do what is needed in order to support the customer in the best way possible and to build strong long term relationships. Neal demonstrates also excellent teamplayer and leadership skills. He gathers the right people, motivates them and defines accurately what is needed, when it is needed. Everything is done in order to win the deal and support the customer and the organisation in the best way possible.
Wim Beauprez
Recommending Neal is not easy, since I may be missing out on a few strong traits. Above all, Neal is the epitome of business acumen. He knows the business, he knows his customers and thinks ahead of most people around him. While being an extremely clever guy intellectually, he is equally blessed with an important dose of emotional intelligence. People will go along with his projects and ambitions, not because they have to, but because they want to. Neal will get along with lots of different people, he is witty, strong-willed, focussed and eclectic in many ways. In any case, if I were to start a new business or had to build a new team, Neal would always be my number one on my list of commercial/service/management people to hire. Neal can make it anywhere. No doubt about that.
Koenraad Achten
Working with Neal was always a pleasure. A fast learner who catches up fast with new markets and technologies. Neal’s approach in managing expectations is second to none. Always delivering what is expected and do what is needed in order to support the customer in the best way possible and to build strong long term relationships. Neal demonstrates also excellent teamplayer and leadership skills. He gathers the right people, motivates them and defines accurately what is needed, when it is needed. Everything is done in order to win the deal and support the customer and the organisation in the best way possible.
Wim Beauprez
Recommending Neal is not easy, since I may be missing out on a few strong traits. Above all, Neal is the epitome of business acumen. He knows the business, he knows his customers and thinks ahead of most people around him. While being an extremely clever guy intellectually, he is equally blessed with an important dose of emotional intelligence. People will go along with his projects and ambitions, not because they have to, but because they want to. Neal will get along with lots of different people, he is witty, strong-willed, focussed and eclectic in many ways. In any case, if I were to start a new business or had to build a new team, Neal would always be my number one on my list of commercial/service/management people to hire. Neal can make it anywhere. No doubt about that.
Koenraad Achten
Working with Neal was always a pleasure. A fast learner who catches up fast with new markets and technologies. Neal’s approach in managing expectations is second to none. Always delivering what is expected and do what is needed in order to support the customer in the best way possible and to build strong long term relationships. Neal demonstrates also excellent teamplayer and leadership skills. He gathers the right people, motivates them and defines accurately what is needed, when it is needed. Everything is done in order to win the deal and support the customer and the organisation in the best way possible.
Wim Beauprez
Recommending Neal is not easy, since I may be missing out on a few strong traits. Above all, Neal is the epitome of business acumen. He knows the business, he knows his customers and thinks ahead of most people around him. While being an extremely clever guy intellectually, he is equally blessed with an important dose of emotional intelligence. People will go along with his projects and ambitions, not because they have to, but because they want to. Neal will get along with lots of different people, he is witty, strong-willed, focussed and eclectic in many ways. In any case, if I were to start a new business or had to build a new team, Neal would always be my number one on my list of commercial/service/management people to hire. Neal can make it anywhere. No doubt about that.
Koenraad Achten
Working with Neal was always a pleasure. A fast learner who catches up fast with new markets and technologies. Neal’s approach in managing expectations is second to none. Always delivering what is expected and do what is needed in order to support the customer in the best way possible and to build strong long term relationships. Neal demonstrates also excellent teamplayer and leadership skills. He gathers the right people, motivates them and defines accurately what is needed, when it is needed. Everything is done in order to win the deal and support the customer and the organisation in the best way possible.
Wim Beauprez
Recommending Neal is not easy, since I may be missing out on a few strong traits. Above all, Neal is the epitome of business acumen. He knows the business, he knows his customers and thinks ahead of most people around him. While being an extremely clever guy intellectually, he is equally blessed with an important dose of emotional intelligence. People will go along with his projects and ambitions, not because they have to, but because they want to. Neal will get along with lots of different people, he is witty, strong-willed, focussed and eclectic in many ways. In any case, if I were to start a new business or had to build a new team, Neal would always be my number one on my list of commercial/service/management people to hire. Neal can make it anywhere. No doubt about that.
Credentials
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Strategic Negotiation
LinkedInMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
IoT Foundations: Fundamentals
LinkedInApr, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cronos aan de Leie
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Belgium
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner
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Oct 2019 - Present
My role as managing partner involves overseeing the overall strategic direction and management of the organization. Taking responsibility for leading and managing the company's daily activities, ensuring financial stability and growth, and promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration within the organization. Going into more depth, my key responsibilities include: Strategic leadership: Developing and implementing the company's overall strategy, including identifying new opportunities, determining the company's direction, and making key business decisions. Financial management: Managing the company's finances, including budgeting, cash flow, and profitability. People management: Hiring, training, and managing the company's staff, including setting performance evaluations and development plans for employees, managing team leaders, and ensuring a positive and productive work environment. Client relationship management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and delivering high-quality services. External representation: Being the face of the organization and is responsible for representing the company in the wider community and industry. Risk management: Assessing and managing risks that may affect the company, including identifying potential threats and taking steps to mitigate or eliminate them. Show less
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Education
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2014 - 2014
Vlerick Business School
Alumni -
2004 - 2009
Ghent University
Master -
1993 - 2004
Sint-Leocollege
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