Initially, we asked Koen to audit Kunnig because there was a trust issue between employees and the management team. He took a very discreet, conscientious and comprehensive approach, and the board of directors was very satisfied with the results.
We later also contracted him to implement the change process as the interim CEO. He charted the course and took care of the phased implementation. Despite the turbulent atmosphere and sensitivity to change, Koen soon came to be seen as an in-house employee who clicked with our company culture. He was the ideal sparring partner and sounding board for the board of directors (and myself in particular as its chair).
We have since rolled out various phases of this change process, working closely with Koen thanks to our trusting relationship. Koen’s role as a bridge-builder and facilitator was crucial as the employees in our organisation were not in a position to oversee this process.
If your project needs attention to detail, insight, empathy and expertise, I highly recommend working with Koen.
Bruno Van Son, Chair of the Board of Directors, Kunnig
I called in Harmos when Legerstock was going through a major crisis. The internal organisation was not working as it should, and as CEO, I found myself constantly on the frontline. I wasn't surrounded by the right team, didn't see eye to eye with my employees and realised that my business had hit a roadblock. I sensed that Legerstock had plenty of potential for growth but it was clear that the time had come to change tack. I needed a helping hand.
From the outset, Koen was not afraid to ask questions and formulate strong, well-thought-through answers to each question. I didn’t feel a moment’s hesitation about working with him. Our partnership was extremely constructive. We dealt with everything from strategy (making the right decisions and coming up with an action plan for the year) to HR policy (identifying the employees I need and knowing how to train them and keep them on board). Koen taught me the skills a CEO needs, tracks my skill development, and makes adjustments where necessary.
Harmos provided the clarity, structure, and overview that our organisation needed, while also offering advice and mentoring. Koen was on hand to help/implement the changes.
The impact of his support is palpable across the board. Not only did our company profits increase, but I got some much-needed drive, started to love my job again, and realised that I have also grown as a person. As Legerstock continues to grow, new issues come to the fore, which we now tackle together.
If you want to grow your organisation, then Koen is the long-term partner you’ve been searching for. I can’t remember ever meeting a more results-oriented innovative thinker like him.
Dominique De Gheest, Managing Director, Legerstock
We contracted Harmos for a short but urgent mission at Dupont. We had a number of HR issues that needed a structural approach but we did not have the margin to hire a permanent employee. We called in Koen to introduce new HR processes, attend the works council meetings, prepare collective bargaining negotiations and social elections and set up a more effective recruitment system.
Our projects and organisation are complex. Koen threw himself into our projects, and we soon saw the expected results. He regularly questioned how we did things and challenged us to find more effective solutions. All the members of the board unanimously agree that he made a positive contribution to our organisation.
Geert Florizoone, Plant Manager, Dupont Bruges
Koen and I were both members of the executive committee at Jules Destrooper. I got to know him as someone with a crystal-clear vision of what he hopes to achieve, someone who can get to the crux of complex matters and explain them to all stakeholders in simple terms.
His comprehensive expertise, ability to summarise things, and strong communication skills come together to make him the kind of inspiring leader that others are happy to follow. He motivates employees regardless of the circumstances and challenges them to show what they’re capable of.
Koen always maintains his big-picture view, never losing sight of the end goal and the figures. All his actions and initiatives help to achieve the set KPIs. He is very results-oriented and is not afraid of change.
I'd highly recommend Koen if your organisation is facing major challenges and needs to change. He has a particular way of looking at things that ensures your organisation comes to new insights organically. A consummate professional and a very nice person all around!
Frederik Van Nuffel, Business Development Manager, Boulangerie Bloch
Of all the people who have come through our company, you are the greatest strategist. You consistently challenge us, share long-term advice and insights, and help us roll out our roadmap – like the job descriptions project, which will take several years to complete and on which we've already made great progress.
When I was at a turning point in my career, you helped me grow as a person and professional by challenging me in a sincere, no-nonsense and non-confrontational way.
We have been working closely with you for several years in various roles and do not think of you as a mere service provider. You formulate shared goals with a focus on the long term and returns. Everything you say and do adds value for everyone in the organisation, from the operator to the site manager.
What we most value is your sound, thorough and very discreet approach – it inspires a lot of trust.
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