Meet our team
Hi there, we are the Catalay HQ team. Every day, we work towards making Catalay the best home for highly skilled engineers who want to work in a positive and vibrant environment. We’re happy to help if you have any questions regarding our services.
I’m a two-time father, a sports enthusiast, a handyman, and someone who loves to work on his house. I’m very driven and aim to be better tomorrow than I am today. At Catalay, we aim to build a community to tackle engineering challenges.

Pascal Severs
Managing Director
I strive for excellence for our team and clients. I’m energized when I see people around me growing but also when our business relations become stronger and result in mutual success. I like to travel, and I love a touch of glitter in life.

Imke Bongers
Branch Lead North
At Catalay we believe that being humane comes first. An authentic relationship with our consultants and partners is our main asset. It is my ambition to connect business, people, and project. Contact me for your needs in industrial engineering.

Basri Pehlivan
Business Manager Industry
Team player, easy-going, disciplined, and huge people-person perfectly describe me. I love meeting new people and learning new things. I believe a strong cohesion, a clear purpose, and a good understanding are key to achieving greatness.

Arnaud Vandeput
Business Manager
Triggered by HR and business management, I decided to join Catalay’s team for my first job. As Business Manager, I always strive for the best match between the expectations of clients and candidates.

Marie Foret
Business Manager
After obtaining a Master’s degree in Business Engineering, I decided to kick off my professional career as a Talent Acquisition at Catalay. I love the team’s positive mindset and helping people shape their career paths.

Syrine Farhat
Business Manager
After following my passion for criminology at college, I decided to make a U-turn and start as Talent Acquisition within the Engineering team of Catalay. From day 1, I couldn’t have been happier because I’m able to do what I love: helping people.

Sarah Bekkaoui
Business Manager
As Talent Manager I provide the framework to invest in personal growth. This is what makes my job valuable and drives me to do better. Feel free to share your own insights on managing talent, as I’m a constant learner.

Leendert Coene
Talent Manager
Providing quality service to our customers and consultants in engineering is one of my priorities at Catalay.
I’m a good communicator, open-minded and curious person. And I like to meet passionate and committed people.

Achille Boileau
Business Manager
“After a first experience in recruitment, I decided to specialize further and pursue my path at Catalay. Passionate about human contact, learning from experience and finding solutions, nothing satisfies me more than putting the right person in the right place. I put my listening skills and my empathy at the service of our clients and candidates. I am convinced that with a positive mindset and elbow grease, no challenge is out of reach!”

Ahcene Kireche
Business Manager
Building a strong connection is like creating a work of art. Through patient listening and genuine engagement, I weave bonds that feel like they’ve been there forever. I’m a curious soul, always ready to lend an ear and discover what makes people tick. The world of engineering is my fascination, a realm where minds come together to build incredible things. What truly makes my heart dance is the chance to pair skilled engineers with exciting opportunities that challenge and inspire them and spark their creativity. Let’s compose a harmonious connection!

Aylin Cakici
Talent Acquisition
“With a passion for people and dedicated to being part of successes, I took my first steps in recruitment. When the opportunity presented itself and I had the chance to join Catalay, a flourishing company, I went for it.
Always wanting to develop myself, basking in and learning daily about engineering will stimulate my professional growth and my knowledge in the matter.
I aspire to be experienced enough to ensure the right connections between our consultants and our clients and evolve with the company.”

Josiane Makolo
Talent Acquisition
I’m a highly enthusiastic and optimistic individual with a profound love for exploring new places, culinary adventures, and spending quality time with my beloved dog. I consistently aim for excellence and endeavor to foster a positive environment. Collaborating with me entails partnering with someone who possesses a strong passion for HR and a dedicated commitment to ensuring people’s well-being and satisfaction.

Alana Van Lierde
Talent Acquisition
With a degree in human resources and strategic communications, it was natural for me to start a job that combined my two passions: what could be better than recruitment! Being in regular contact with different people every day and making sure they find their right path is my motto. At Catalay, I’m pushed to always give my best while being surrounded by a caring and honest team with just a pinch of craziness.

Olivia Evrard
Talent Acquisition
What I love about recruitment is the social connections we build with our candidates. It’s very important to me to make good matches by placing the right person in the right position. I enjoy meeting new people and I’m curious to learn more about each person’s personality!

Zoe Bollen
Talent Acquisition

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