Kathleen De Laender
About Kathleen De Laender
Kathleen De Laender is a Program Controller with extensive experience in financial management and analytics. She has held positions at notable companies such as Faurecia and Sanofi, and has a strong educational background from Ghent University and ESSEC | CentraleSupélec.
Current Role at Faurecia
Kathleen De Laender has been serving as a Program Controller at Faurecia since 2015. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing program financials and ensuring that projects align with budgetary constraints. Her extensive experience in financial management contributes to the effective execution of programs within the organization.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Finance
Before joining Faurecia, Kathleen De Laender held the position of Marketing Controller at Sanofi from 1987 to 1990 in Brussels, Belgium. In this role, she managed marketing budgets and financial reporting, providing insights that supported strategic decision-making. Additionally, she worked as a Cost Accountant at Jacquet Brossard - Groupe Limagrain for one year, where she focused on cost analysis and financial reporting.
Education and Qualifications
Kathleen De Laender studied at Ghent University from 1978 to 1982, earning a degree that laid the foundation for her career in finance. She furthered her education at ESSEC | CentraleSupélec, where she completed a Master's in Data Sciences & Business Analytics from 2013 to 2014. This combination of education has equipped her with a strong analytical skill set applicable to her roles in finance and program management.
Background in Financial Management
Kathleen De Laender has a solid background in financial management, with experience spanning several decades. Her career began in the mid-1980s, where she gained expertise in cost accounting and marketing finance. This background has been instrumental in her current role as a Program Controller, where she applies her knowledge to manage complex financial structures.