50 years of experience in the world of athletics as:

Former Athlete: Primarily focused on cross-country (European Youth/U23 Champion); retired early from competitive racing following a serious car accident.
Athletics Coach (1992–Present): Specialist across disciplines ranging from 800m to ultramarathons; completed numerous advanced certification courses.
National Team Coach: Head coach for the Belgian National Ultramarathon Team (2006–2024), overseeing competitions in Madrid, Seoul, Turin, Albi, Belfast, Steenbergen, Doha, Timisoara, Berlin, and beyond.
International Grade B Road Race Measurer
Professional Race Timer: Utilizing specialized professional timing equipment.
Ultramarathon Photographer: Documentation of major championships; thousands of photos available at [link].
Race Director: Led the legendary "Night of Flanders" (Nacht van Vlaanderen) in Torhout, Belgium (2005–2022).
Event Director/Organizer:
- 2006 European 100km Championships
- 2009 World 100km Championships
- 2009 European 100km Championships

Global Innovator: Pioneered the inclusion of athlete names on race bibs in 1999 during the "In Flanders Fields" Marathon—the first organizer in the world to do so. This practice was later adopted by the London Marathon in 2003 and subsequently by major events worldwide.