Gunthram Cornelis

Program Manager Digital Services

As Program Manager Digital Services, I explore digital solutions that can help you make the difference in creating business value. I guide teams, portfolios, and activities with services like advisory and coaching, knowledge transfer and innovation. My expertise lies in domains such as Business & Service Design Thinking, tech stack (technology choices on architecture, data organization, data innovation, security & trust…) and scaling digital products and organizations. I’d love to hear your challenges and guide our team to come up with a framework or relevant advice to make the right decisions. 

Expertise

  • Business & Service Design Thinking 
  • Digital Transformation of the Business
  • ICT Management

Work experience

I have worked in various operations, ICT, commercial, research & innovation and management positions at international chemical and textile companies. Before I joined Sirris, I was active for 20 years as a co-entrepreneur in a Belgian manufacturing company that has turned innovation and internationalisation into its core programme for successful growth.

Studies

  • Chemical Engineer (UGent 1991)
  • Industrial Engineering (Vlerick 1996)
  • ICT Management (Odisee 1997)
  • Technology & Innovation (MIT, ongoing)

Professional motto

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." – Michael Jordan 

Fun fact  

Creativity also reigns in my multicultural kitchen. I’m still testing the agility method vs. the “recipe only” model.

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