Vicky De Paepe

Vicky De Paepe is an HR Manager with experience across industrial and biotech environments. She brings extensive expertise in HR business partnering, organizational transformation, and people management within complex and evolving organizations.

Vicky started her career in an all-round HR role within the automotive sector in Antwerp before joining Ablynx as HR Officer. Over the years, she progressed into senior HR roles and ultimately became HR Manager. Following the acquisition of Ablynx by Sanofi in 2018, she transitioned into the role of HR Business Partner for the Ghent R&D site, supporting the organization through significant transformation initiatives, including multiple reorganizations and a collective dismissal process in 2024. After this transformation period, she joined Ardena for a new professional challenge.

Her experience combines operational HR expertise with a strong focus on organizational change, stakeholder support, and people-focused leadership within dynamic business environments.