On 1 September 1998, he became the CEO of Proximus, where he succeeded Jan Neels. He then became the CEO of Brussels Airlines, resulting of the merger between SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express. He resigned in 2008 as CEO of Brussels Airlines.
On September 1, 1998, he assumed leadership at Proximus, succeeding Jan Neels. He then took charge of Brussels Airlines due to the merger between SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express. He relinquished his position as CEO of Brussels Airlines in 2008.