Catherine Morlion
About Catherine Morlion
Catherine Morlion is the Director of Compensation, EMEA at Bristol Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in compensation and benefits strategies across multiple countries.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Catherine Morlion currently holds the position of Director Compensation, EMEA at Bristol Myers Squibb. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing compensation strategies and policies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Her focus is on ensuring competitiveness, flexibility, and alignment with the business priorities of the company.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before becoming the Director Compensation, EMEA, Catherine Morlion served as the Compensation Lead for the EU Cluster, Italy, and Spain-Portugal regions from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, she was the Total Rewards Lead for the Benelux and Nordics regions from 2016 to 2020, based in Braine L'Alleud. In these roles, she was responsible for leading and implementing total rewards and compensation strategies aligned with business goals.
Experience at Schindler Group and NMBS-Holding
Catherine Morlion worked as the Compensation and Benefits Manager BNL at Schindler Group from 2013 to 2016 in the Brussels Area, Belgium. She also held the role of Adviseur Salary Policy at NMBS-Holding - SNCB-Holding in 2013 for eight months. These roles involved managing and advising on compensation strategies and policies to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with organizational objectives.
Long Tenure at Baxter
Catherine Morlion spent a significant portion of her career at Baxter, working in various roles for over a decade. She started as a Payroll Specialist from 2000 to 2005, then progressed to Compensation & Benefits Specialist from 2005 to 2010. She was later promoted to Compensation & Benefits Manager Belgium, a role she held from 2010 to 2013 in Lessines, Braine L'Alleud. During her time at Baxter, she developed extensive expertise in payroll management, compensation, and benefits strategies.
Education and Linguistic Proficiency
Catherine Morlion pursued her higher education at HOGENT, where she studied French and Spanish and obtained a Master's degree from 1992 to 1996. She also attended PHVT Gent, earning a Master's degree in Dutch/French/Spanish translation from 1992 to 1995. Her secondary education was completed at Catharina College from 1986 to 1992. Catherine is trilingual, fluent in English, French, and Dutch, which has enabled her to navigate and manage compensation strategies across multiple countries effectively.
Expertise in Compensation Strategies
With over 20 years of experience in designing compensation and benefits strategies, Catherine Morlion is known for her result-oriented approach. She specializes in driving global programs, including global mobility, harmonization, and integration during mergers and acquisitions. Her expertise lies in creating compensation strategies that prioritize simplification, alignment, and automation to support a high-performing culture.