Philosophy

Even the longest bridge across the deepest waters is made of many small pieces (Sic parvis magna!)
– and of trust in the builders, bringing them all together.”
Pleased to meet you!
“Hi, I’m Filip and I offer freelance leadership.
I’m a people person, hands-on, strong at building bridges between business and technology, and between teams. Grounded in years of senior management experience in a variety of industries and companies.”
Let’s make that a bit more concrete…
P.S. Curious about those latin words up there? [more]
Services
Freelance leadership
Interim management
“It’s something for big companies” is a frequently heard misconception about bringing in the skills and experience of a seasoned temporary leader.
Here’s why you should consider hiring an interim manager.
Assignments: Mobile Vikings, VOO, VAB, bpost, Telenet, FedEx, ING, Argenta
Consulting
An outside perspective rooted in broad experience and healthy pragmatism to help you towards tangible business results.
Think: strategy, value proposition design, product innovation, business models…
Mentoring & coaching
Going on a journey together to help you unlock your potential and discover where you can grow and blossom, while sharing my own ‘lessons learned’ with you.
What former colleagues say about me…
People skills
“Filip’s people skills are unmatched. Together with his team, he knows how to ensure that the right person ends up in the right place. He gives everyone the opportunity to develop themselves and thus lets the team achieve results that would never have been achieved individually. The way he puts his team together, gives confidence and supports ensures that everyone is happy and can fully focus on achieving the targets in the way that everyone can do it best.”
Joey
former team member
Fostering a positive productive work environment
“I highly recommend Filip Aerts based on his exceptional performance and outstanding qualities. Filip consistently proves himself to be an invaluable asset to any team. His strong communication and relationship skills foster a positive and productive work environment, where everyone feels supported and motivated.
Filip’s dedication to ensuring the well-being and success of his colleagues is truly commendable. His genuine care for others creates a sense of unity and collaboration among team members, leading to remarkable results.
Working with Filip was an absolute pleasure. His professionalism, positive attitude, and strong work ethic make him an invaluable team member. I have no doubt that Filip will continue to excel and make significant contributions wherever he goes. I wholeheartedly endorse him for any opportunity or position that comes his way.”
Daan
former colleague
All-rounder
“Filip is a team player all the way with great communication and relationship skills. He is very eager to make sure everyone in his team and even around is feeling well and is supported in the best way possible. By doing so, he creates a team that is eager to go all the way together with him. Filip is an all-arounder, going from product marketing, to go-to-market marketing and also the more technical side of a job. It’s amazing working with Filip!”
Katinka
former team member
