Bekaert's organizational structure consists of four Business Units and five Global Functional Domains. The Bekaert Group Executive (BGE), led by Yves Kerstens, CEO, focuses on value growth and higher-level performance.
Business Units
The Business Unit Rubber Reinforcement (serving the tire industries that use tire cord and bead wire) is led by Annie Xu-Huhmann, Divisional CEO Rubber Reinforcement.
The Business Unit Steel Wire Solutions (serving industrial, energy & utility, agricultural, consumer and construction markets with a broad range of steel wire products and solutions) is led by François Desné, Divisional CEO Steel Wire Solutions.
The Business Unit Specialty Businesses (including building products led by Eric Peeters, fiber technologies, combustion technology and hose reinforcement wire) is led by Yves Kerstens, CEO.
Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group (BBRG, including the ropes and advanced cords businesses) is led by François Desné.
Global P&L accountability for strategy and delivery
The business units have global P&L accountability for strategy and delivery in their distinct areas and therefore have dedicated production facilities and commercial and technology teams within their respective organization. This helps them develop a customer-centric approach aligned with the specific needs and dynamics of their markets.
Strategic business partners
The functions take a role as strategic business partners, accountable for providing specific expertise and services across the Group and ensuring the business has the right capability to deliver on short and long term goals.
Executive & Senior Vice Presidents
Jan Boelens
Senior Vice President Bekaert Fiber Technologies, Ultra-fine wire, Hose and Conveyor Belts
Bruno Cluydts
Chief Strategy Officer BBRG
Gorka Diez
Senior Vice President Rubber Reinforcement Global Operations
Jim Dobson
Senior Vice President Rubber Reinforcement Technology and Quality
Philip Eyskens
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Luc Godefroid
Senior Vice President Steel Ropes
Raj Kalra
Senior Vice President Rubber Reinforcement Sales, Marketing & Strategy
Patrick Louwagie
Senior Vice President Steel Wire Solutions Transformation
Ernst Lutz
Chief Innovation & Technology Officer
Dirk Moyson
Senior Vice President Steel Wire Solutions EMEA
Raf Rentmeesters
Senior Vice President Advanced Cords, Services and Synthetic Ropes
Inge Schildermans
Senior Vice President Energy Transition
Geert Voet Senior Vice President Steel Wire Solutions Americas
Zhigao Yu Senior Vice President Rubber Reinforcement Strategic Projects
