Giel Van Horenbeek

Department head leading a large, multidisciplinary engineering organization through direct managerial reports across key technical areas (Electric Drive Systems & Controllers, Transmission Controls, Safety & Cybersecurity, and Software). Accountable for P&L performance, resource strategy, and project execution quality, ensuring strong collaboration with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to advance strategic objectives.

Built and hierarchically led a global team of over 60 Embedded Software engineers responsible for Base Software, Integration, and HIL Validation in complex product development programs for multiple automotive OEMs. Focused on people development, cross-project collaboration, and continuous process improvement.

Led the complete software development of Stellantis’ eDCT program, coordinating engineers across Base Software, Application Software, and Calibration teams under an agile framework. Delivered a robust, on-time system which accelerated Stellantis’ transition toward electrification.

Program leader for 150+ eDCT applications, overseeing Quality, Cost & Timing to ensure delivery excellence. Coordinated multidisciplinary teams across Systems, Calibration, V&V, and PMO, securing seamless vehicle launches across multiple global markets.

Oversaw the successful launch of two CVT programs for automotive OEM JMC, managing full project delivery from development to production. Contributed to strategic business growth by enabling product expansion into South America.

Accountable for plant-wide Quality, Cost & Timing, leading contamination reduction initiatives across production. Strengthened process reliability through integration of washing operations, enhanced quality controls, and effective cross-functional coordination.

Analysis of the impact of ADAS on traffic congestion through JAVA programming.