Thomas Van Buggenhout - Business Unit Manager Gas (Freelance)

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Aalst, Belgium and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Business Unit Manager Gas (Freelance) at Energy One Ltd .

Q: What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Energy One Ltd .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Energy , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Strategy . Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology , Quality Assurance , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Energy and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Project Management .

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Aalst, Belgium

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 8 months

Business Unit Manager Gas (Freelance)

Energy One Ltd

Lead a 25-person cross-functional business unit within a listed international B2B SaaS group, owning €5M ARR across 50+ enterprise clients.
Drive 10% YoY growth through data-driven product, sales, and operational execution, optimizing value, pricing and delivery efficiency.
Manage large enterprise implementations for big industrials by owning scope, budget and successful on-time delivery outcomes (PM / PO Role).

Mar 2021 - Jul 2024

3 years 5 months

Head of Products (Freelance)

Energy One Ltd

Owned product strategy and long-term vision for four B2B energy SaaS platforms with 50+ enterprise customers.
Built and led the product organization, managing and coaching 6 Product Owners across multiple teams & regions.
Drove portfolio-level prioritization by balancing revenue impact, customer value and platform sustainability.

Dec 2019 - Feb 2021

1 year 3 months

Product Owner

EGSSIS

Led requirements analysis and authored clear, INVEST-compliant user stories in close collaboration with engineering, QA and UX.
Acted as functional analyst and client relationship manager for enterprise customers.
Drove backlog refinement, sprint planning and day-to-day product decisions within a cross-functional Scrum team.

Sep 2016 - Nov 2019

3 years 3 months

Product Owner + Team Lead

In The Pocket

Directed multiple tech product projects for high-profile accounts such as De Persgroep, Biocartis, Daikin, Brussels Airport, Teamleader and Barco.
Prioritized and translated client requirements into actionable MVPs using design sprints and MoSCoW, accelerating time-to-market and adoption.
Led a team of 8–10 people, focusing on building a safe environment, setting personal objectives and assessing performance.

Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

2 years

Quality Engineer Consultant

Alten & Quasus

Delivered QA services across multiple projects for clients including De Persgroep Publishing, DKV, UCB, Securex ensuring high-quality software releases.
Designed and executed test scripts, test plans and user acceptance criteria, validating functionality against business requirements.
Facilitated user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders, gathering feedback and confirming product readiness for production.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Energy, and Professional Services.

Information Technology

Energy

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Sales.

Product Development

Project Management

Strategy

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Sales

Summary

Senior Product Leader with 10+ years of experience owning enterprise product strategy, functional analysis and delivery in complex B2B SaaS environments achieving minimum 10% YoY revenue growth.
Strong background in translating business needs into INVEST-compliant, testable requirements, leveraging a Quality Engineering foundation to ensure delivery excellence.
Experienced in project management (Budget, Time, Scope) and enterprise-scale product delivery, consistently meeting deadlines and quality standards.
Trusted leader of cross-functional teams (up to 25 people) using coaching and empowerment-driven leadership.
Available for freelance engagements from April 1, 2026 - rate aligned to location, responsibility and duration.

Skills

Product & Delivery Ways Of Working

Product Ownership (Enterprise, B2b Saas)
Agile: Scrum, Scrumban, Kanban
Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership
Value Maximization & Prioritization
Project & Delivery Ownership (Scope, Budget, Timeline)

Stakeholders & Leadership

Stakeholder Management (Business & Technical)
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Situational Leadership & Coaching

Functional Analysis & Quality

Business & Functional Analysis
Quality-by-design (Proficient)
User Stories & Acceptance Criteria (Invest)

Tools

Jira, Confluence, Balsamiq, Miro, Visio

Languages

Dutch

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

Ghent University

Master · Communication Sciences: New Media & Society · Ghent, Belgium

Oct 2008 - Jun 2012

HOGENT

Master · Sciences of Commerce: Marketing Management · Ghent, Belgium

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Information Technology 11.5 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 3 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles Business Unit Manager Gas (Freelance), Head of Products (Freelance), Product Owner

Main industries Information Technology, Energy, Professional Services

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Aalst, Belgium and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Unit Manager Gas (Freelance), Head of Products (Freelance), Product Owner.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Business Unit Manager Gas (Freelance) at Energy One Ltd.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Energy One Ltd.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Energy, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Strategy. Thomas also has some experience in Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Sales.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Energy and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Project Management.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Master in Communication Sciences: New Media & Society from Ghent University and a Master in Sciences of Commerce: Marketing Management from HOGENT.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Thomas?

Thomas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.