Patrick Hebbelynck is an Executive Manager and senior consultant recognized for his expertise in Risk & Security Management, international development, and strategic governance. A graduate engineer from the Polytechnic School of Brussels, he has built a thirty‑year career dedicated to structuring organizations, leading international subsidiaries, and supporting senior leaders.
As former International Director of CNPP, he led the group’s expansion across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, creating and consolidating several subsidiaries while establishing a strong and lasting presence outside France. An experienced manager, he has overseen training units of several dozen employees and managed activities reaching €11 million.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to high‑stakes, internationally visible projects including; Ariane 4 and 5, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, power plants, and multisector missions in sensitive geopolitical environments and has designed multi‑country training and certification systems integrating regulatory, cultural, and managerial requirements.
Since 2021, he has been working as an entrepreneur, executive and business coach, supporting executives, senior managers, and entrepreneurs in leadership, governance, international development, and business creation. His approach is pragmatic, intercultural, and results‑oriented, strengthened by certifications in coaching, DISC assessment, and emotional intelligence.
Fluent in French, Dutch, English, and German, Patrick Hebbelynck is recognized for his ability to operate at the intersection of strategy, operations, risk management, and human development.
Professional Experience· 6
Executive/Entrepreneur
CNC PATH
2021-Present
Experienced senior consultant for executives and entrepreneurs in risk management, business development, and executive coaching.
Business Unit Manager
CNPP(France– Benelux)
2007-2013
Executive Manager driving the Training activity of the CNPP Group, first in the Benelux and then in France to develop the business of €11 million and more than 70 people.
International Director
CNPP (France–Benelux)
2007 – 2013
In charge of the development of international activities in Europe, Africa, the Middle-East and Asia and Executive Manager of several subsidiaries, I allowed CNPP, a French company, to really structure its activities outside France with the subsidiaries in the Benelux, Morocco and the Indian Ocean and to position its businesses in the Middle-East and Asia.
General Manager
ANPI–AFIRST (Belgique) : direction département formation
2000 – 2007
Executive Manager in charge of a Training Department with 25 people for an activity of € 2,6 million and 3 operating sites. The department then evolved into a new entity.
International Key Account Manager
Electrabel/ENGIE (Belgique)
1997 – 2000
Manager in charge of developing the Electricity Supply Markets in Northern Europe following the liberalization of the markets, resulting in a portfolio of new customers for an annual business of 50 M€.
Assistant / Industriel Researcher
École Polytechnique (Belgique)
1989 – 1997
Lecturer and Industrial Researcher on projects in Applied Mechanics and Machining. Team leader of 6 technicians on automotive, turbomachinery and machining projects.
Education· 5
Certifications coaching/diagnostic
DISC & Intelligence émotionnelle
2021 - 2022 _Approfondissement
Master II Risk Management,
CNPP
2011
Technical Cycle Security Management
CNPP
2009
Master II Forensic Analysis
KU Leuven
2002
Ingénieur (Électromécanique)
ULB Bruxelles
1989
Affiliations· 1
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