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Philippe Buyze

Executive Consultant

France

Philippe brings over 35 years of experience delivering practical business and people solutions across global organizations. As a certified ICF PCC Coach, CSA coach supervisor, and experienced cross-cultural facilitator, he specializes in safety leadership development, organizational culture transformation, and executive coaching focused on creating environments where safety and operational excellence reinforce each other.

Key Leadership Experience

  • Bekaert (a $4 billion, 30,000-person, global organization) – VP of HR, Global Talent Learning and Organizational Development (8 years)
    • Led organizational transformation including target setting cascade programs to enhance business performance and alignment.
    • Established Global Health & Safety Council with international safety executives.
    • Designed and implemented BeCare safety initiative focusing on behavioral, cultural, and leadership change.
    • Conducted leadership development workshops and executive coaching for regional teams.
  • Shell – Multiple Senior Positions (22 years)
    • Successfully managed organizational change while maintaining safety excellence during major site divestment.
    • Provided strategic leadership for global HSSE organization (3,500+ employees across 100+ countries).
    • Developed and implemented HSSE talent strategy.
    • Progressed from technologist to financial controller to senior HR roles, bringing systems thinking to safety.

Expertise & Qualifications
Professional Credentials

  • ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
  • CSA Accredited Coach Supervisor
  • Master’s in Mechanical Engineering – Catholic University of Louvain la Neuve, Belgium

Global Experience

  • Multilingual: Fluent in English, French, and Dutch.
  • International experience: Lived in UK, Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
  • Worked across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the GCC region (Gulf Cooperation Council).

Core Strengths

  • Respected leader with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven track record in driving enhanced performance through people, teams, and organizations.
  • Expert in cross-cultural facilitation up to executive team level.
  • Extensive experience across multiple industries including chemical, metals, oil & gas sectors, pharmaceutical, logistics.