Pat***ndt
Education
Vlerick Leuven-Gent Management School (2011 - 2011)
- Degree: Brand Management and Communication
- Field of Study: Brand Management & Communication
- Description: Brand communication
Vrije Hoge School voor Technologie en Informatica (1995 - 1997)
- Degree: Graduaat
- Field of Study: Informatica
- Description: Graduaat Informatica
Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen - Vlaamse Autonome Hogeschool (1994 - 1996)
- Degree: Graduaat
- Field of Study: Informatica
- Description: Graduaat Informatica
Skills:
Business Strategy, Business Development, Microsoft Dynamics, Management Consulting
Work Experience:
CEO at Carya Group
- Location:
- Duration: 2014-04 to Present
- Description:
Chairman at Carya Invest
- Location: Ghent
- Duration: 2008-08 to Present
- Description:
Founder at MyGuest
- Location:
- Duration: 2011-07 to Present
- Description:
Founder at vzw Carya Group Cares
- Location:
- Duration: 2011-01 to Present
- Description: The non-profit organization Carya Group Cares was created to apply the company values (Be a partner, Be the reference, Enjoy the ride) in a social context too society. Aside from financial support, we want to support projects with our competences and resources (people and material). In this way we want to contribute in a sustained way to a better society. We focus mainly on projects where we can make an impact for people who didn’t get the opportunities that we got for whatever reason. We do this in every country where Carya Group is active.
Président-directeur général at Carya Group France sas
- Location:
- Duration: 2008-02 to Present
- Description:
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No documented employment gaps; continuous leadership roles across multiple entities since 2008 indicate a stable career trajectory.
Roles span corporate management, investment, and nonprofit initiatives. While all centered on leadership and growth, the nonprofit venture introduces an industry shift from for-profit to NGO work.
Long, overlapping tenures across several roles demonstrate strong stability and commitment within the Carya ecosystem and related ventures.
Education from a reputable management school aligns well with executive leadership responsibilities and strategic-outcome orientation.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Global Operations97% fit
Proven 15+ years in senior leadership with a track record of strategy, growth, and cross-border management; aligns with a CEO role for a US-headquartered or global firm seeking EU leadership.
Chief Growth Officer (CGO) - Global/European Growth93% fit
Strong business development and strategy background; entrepreneurial track record with MyGuest and Carya; well-suited to lead market expansion initiatives.
Managing Director - Europe Operations / US Market Entry Lead89% fit
Experience overseeing European subsidiaries and facilitating international collaboration; aligns with US firms entering or expanding in Europe.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) - International Operations84% fit
Operational leadership across multiple entities with long-tenure; strong fit for scale-driven operational leadership in a global organization.
Executive Director - CSR & Partnerships (Nonprofit/Philanthropy)78% fit
Solid governance and philanthropy experience from Carya Group Cares; aligns with CSR/impact leadership for corporates or global NGOs.
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