Elke Manshoven
About Elke Manshoven
Elke Manshoven is a Customer Project Coordination Associate at IBA with over 30 years of experience in international companies, particularly in sales and customer service. She previously worked at Albemarle Corporation for 16 years and is fluent in Dutch, French, and English.
Current Role at IBA
Elke Manshoven serves as a Customer Project Coordination Associate at IBA, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on optimizing key processes and providing insights and data on customers. Her responsibilities include collaborating with various departments to enhance project outcomes. She is based in Louvain-la-Neuve, Région wallonne, Belgique.
Previous Experience at Albemarle Corporation
Prior to her current role, Elke worked at Albemarle Corporation for 16 years as a Product Manager for Brominated Flame Retardants EUMEI. Her tenure lasted from 2004 to 2020 in Louvain-la-Neuve, Région wallonne, Belgique. In this capacity, she gained extensive experience in product management and contributed to the company's operations in the European market.
Background in Customer Service and Sales
Elke has over 30 years of experience in international and multicultural companies, with a strong emphasis on sales and customer service. She has held various roles, including a Customer Service Representative at PolyOne from 1991 to 2000. Her hands-on mentality and focus on win-win solutions have been key elements in her career.
Educational Qualifications
Elke studied at College Borgloon, where she completed her Humaniora with a focus on Latijn-Grieks en Wetenschappelijke B from 1979 to 1985. She furthered her education at I.E.S.N., earning a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from 1985 to 1988. Her educational background supports her career in project coordination and customer service.
Skills and Language Proficiency
Elke is trilingual, fluent in Dutch, French, and English, which enhances her ability to work in diverse environments. She excels in cross-functional team collaboration, working closely with Project Managers, R&D, Supply Planning, Procurement, and Logistics departments. Her strong analytical skills and attention to detail support her problem-solving capabilities.