Anke Sunaert
About Anke Sunaert
Anke Sunaert is a Senior Manager of Learning & Development at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in talent management and learning curriculum design, having held various roles at Ahold Delhaize and Delhaize Group over several years.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Anke Sunaert serves as the Senior Manager of Learning & Development at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing training programs that enhance employee skills and foster professional growth. Her work is focused on creating a learning culture within the organization, ensuring that employees have access to the resources they need to succeed in their roles.
Previous Experience in Learning and Development
Anke Sunaert has extensive experience in learning and development, having worked in various roles prior to her current position. She was the Global Manager of Associate Development at Ahold Delhaize from 2018 to 2019, where she focused on associate training initiatives. Before that, she served as a Specialist in Learning Curriculum & Design at Ahold Delhaize for one year in 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Learning & Development Project Manager at Vandemoortele for eight months in 2020.
Talent Management Expertise
Anke Sunaert has a solid background in talent management, having worked as a Talent Management Specialist at Delhaize Group from 2015 to 2016 and as a Talent Management Coordinator from 2012 to 2015. In these roles, she was involved in identifying and developing talent within the organization, ensuring that employees were aligned with the company's strategic goals. Her experience in these positions contributed to her comprehensive understanding of workforce development.
Educational Background
Anke Sunaert has a diverse educational background. She studied Communication Science at KU Leuven, earning a Master's degree from 2000 to 2002. She also completed a Bachelor's degree in Political and Social Science at Katholieke Universiteit Brussel from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, she pursued further studies in HR Management at Vlerick Business School, achieving a certificate in 2010, and obtained a Post Graduate in Business Communications from Vlekho Business School Brussels in 2003. In 2012, she became a Certified Coach through The Coaching Square.
Career Progression
Anke Sunaert's career spans over two decades, beginning with her role as an Office Assistant at Randstad Professionals from 2003 to 2004. She then joined Delhaize Group, where she held various positions, including Corporate HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, and Talent Management roles. Her career reflects a consistent focus on human resources and learning development, leading to her current senior management position at Kite Pharma.