Pieter Lootens Stael
About Pieter Lootens Stael
Pieter Lootens Stael serves as the Head of HR Benelux & Nordics at Dedalus Group, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in psychology and extensive experience in HR roles across various organizations, including KPMG Belgium and Agfa HealthCare.
Work at Dedalus Group
Pieter Lootens Stael has been serving as the Head of HR for the Benelux and Nordics regions at Dedalus Group since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in managing HR operations across multiple regions, contributing to the company's expansion strategy. He played a key role in post-M&A HR services, focusing on drafting and negotiating new policies while ensuring business continuity. His contributions also included the integration process following Dedalus Group's acquisition of Agfa HealthCare IT, which enhanced the company's leadership in the healthcare software industry.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Pieter worked at KPMG Belgium as a Recruitment and Sourcing Officer for seven months in 2017. He also held roles at Agfa HealthCare, where he served as HR Manager for four months in 2020 and as Talent Acquisition Expert from 2018 to 2020. His early career included a position as a Recruiter at Forum Jobs from 2015 to 2017 and internships at KPMG Belgium. These experiences provided him with a solid foundation in HR management and recruitment across various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Pieter Lootens Stael earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, studying from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the same institution from 2015 to 2017. This academic background has equipped him with a strong understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics, which he applies in his HR roles.
HR Management Skills
Pieter possesses extensive experience in managing HR operations across the Benelux and Nordics regions. His expertise includes recruitment, talent acquisition, and policy development. He has demonstrated proficiency in integrating HR practices during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of operations. His work has significantly contributed to the strategic goals of the organizations he has been part of.