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Karel Vinckier

Karel Vinckier is the founder of hsbcad, based in Gent, where he has worked in founding and business development since January 2025. He founded the company and served as chairman of the board from September 2021 to January 2025, and held the role of chief executive officer twice, from March 2014 to September 2021 and again from January 2023 to January 2025.

Before that, Vinckier was general manager at ITW from March 2008 to March 2014. From May 2000 to March 2008 he was chief executive officer of HsbSOFT, N.V., and from October 1988 to May 2000 he was zaakvoerder of Studie & Expertise Bureau Vinckier.

He holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering from HOGENT.

Career

Roles
  • hsbcadFounder & Business DevelopmentJan 2025 – Present
  • hsbcadChief Executive OfficerJan 2023 – Jan 2025
  • hsbcadFounder & Chairman of the BoardSep 2021 – Jan 2025
  • hsbcadChief Executive OfficerMar 2014 – Sep 2021
  • ITWGeneral ManagerMar 2008 – Mar 2014
  • HsbSOFT, N.V.Chief Executive OfficerMay 2000 – Mar 2008
  • Studie & Expertise Bureau VinckierZaakvoerderOct 1988 – May 2000
Education

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