Hedwig Verlinden is a seasoned ICT Procurement Specialist at KBC Group, one of Belgium’s leading financial institutions. With a strong background in information and communication technology procurement, Hedwig plays a key role in optimizing vendor relationships, managing strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Her professional approach is marked by analytical precision, a collaborative mindset, and a deep understanding of the technological needs of a modern banking environment. She is known for her ability to align procurement strategies with broader business goals, contributing to operational efficiency and innovation within KBC. Outside of her corporate role, Hedwig gained national recognition as the runner-up in the VTM cooking competition "De Beste Hobbykok van Vlaanderen", where she impressed judges and audiences alike with her refined culinary skills and thoughtful approach to gastronomy. This experience reflects her passion for excellence, creativity, and discipline—qualities she brings to both her professional and personal pursuits.

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The diversity and to be continuously challenged on my path in the procurement world

KBC Global Services is delivering services to KBC, one of the leading financial institutions in Europe. KBC’s Aria of operation: KBC is an integrated bank-insurance group, catering mainly for retail, private banking, SME and mid-cap clients. Our core markets are Belgium, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Bulgaria. We are present to a limit extend in several other countries. KBC’s goal and ambition: Through our activities, we want to help our clients to both realise and protect their dreams and projects. It is KBC’s ambition to be the reference for banc-insurance in all our core markets.