Tom Mortelmans
About Tom Mortelmans
Tom Mortelmans serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Antwerp Gateway, bringing extensive experience in health, safety, and environmental management within the logistics sector. He has a strong educational background in international transport and maritime management, complemented by various roles in operational excellence and safety compliance.
Current Role at DP World
Tom Mortelmans serves as the Chief Operating Officer at DP World, specifically at the Antwerp Gateway. He has held this position since 2019, overseeing operations in Beveren Doel, Vlaanderen, België. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety regulations within port operations.
Previous Experience at DP World
Prior to his current role, Mortelmans worked at DP World in various capacities. He served as the Terminal Manager for Antwerp Gateway from 2005 to 2011, and as the Director of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment from 2011 to 2019. His extensive experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in operational excellence and safety management.
Education and Qualifications
Mortelmans has a diverse educational background. He studied at HOWEST / Amelior, achieving a qualification as a prevention advisor level 1 with a focus on Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) from 2012 to 2014. He also completed a program in Terminal Business Management at the DP World Institute in Dubai from 2006 to 2007. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in International Transport and Maritime Management from Universiteit Antwerpen, obtained from 1998 to 1999.
Background in Health, Safety, and Environment
Mortelmans has a strong background in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management. His expertise includes incident investigation and the development of improved safety protocols. He also studied Port Facility Security Officer at Portilog in 2012, which further solidified his knowledge in safety and security within port operations.
Teaching Experience
Before his career in logistics and port management, Mortelmans worked as an English teacher at Stad Antwerpen from 1993 to 1994. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from Stedelijk Instituut, where he studied English, History, and Geography, as well as language studies at Koninklijk Atheneum Deurne.