Laurence Raemdonck
About Laurence Raemdonck
Laurence Raemdonck serves as the Director of HR & Business Process EMEA at Tennant Company, a position he has held since 2015. With a strong background in human resources and organizational management, he is recognized for fostering inclusive work environments and has extensive experience in leadership development and change management.
Work at Tennant
Laurence Raemdonck has been serving as the Director of HR & Business Process EMEA at Tennant Company since 2015. With a tenure of over nine years, he has played a crucial role in shaping the HR landscape within the organization. His current position, which he has held for six years, is based in the Antwerp Area, Belgium. Raemdonck's responsibilities include overseeing HR strategies and business processes across the EMEA region, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and employee engagement.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Tennant Company, Laurence Raemdonck held various positions in the HR field. He worked as an HR Specialist at Verizon Business for one year from 2006 to 2007. Following that, he served as the Global Head of Human Resources at ThromboGenics from 2007 to 2015. His career began as an Airport Agent at Virgin Express in 1998 and included a role as an Office Administrator at MCI from 2000 to 2002. This diverse experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of human resources.
Education and Expertise
Laurence Raemdonck has an extensive educational background in human resources and related fields. He achieved a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources from Haute Ecole 'Groupe ICHEC - ISC Saint-Louis - ISFSC' from 2005 to 2007. He also holds a Master's degree in Germanic Philology from Université catholique de Louvain, completed between 1995 and 1997. Additionally, he studied Economics at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, earning a Post-master degree in 1998. Raemdonck further enhanced his qualifications with a Certified ADKAR Change Manager credential from Prosci Change Management Learning Center in 2018.
Leadership and Management Skills
Laurence Raemdonck is recognized for his leadership abilities, particularly in creating positive and inclusive work environments. He possesses significant international experience in leadership development and talent management. His expertise extends to change management and organizational design, focusing on culture integration and internal communications. Raemdonck has a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, specifically in due diligence and integration processes, which enhances his strategic HR capabilities.