Gille Sebrechts takes on the role of Chief Products & Technology Officer at SD Worx
May 11, 2026

SD Worx, the leading European provider of HR and payroll solutions, has appointed Gille Sebrechts as Chief Products & Technology Officer, reporting directly to CEO Kobe Verdonck. With this appointment, the company reinforces its ambition to further integrate AI into its HR, pay and time solutions across Europe.
At a time when companies face increasing complexity across countries, regulations and systems, SD Worx continues to focus on what matters most: a user-friendly, fast and compliant way to manage people processes, supported by a trusted partner. Further digitalisation and the integration of AI in processes and solutions are crucial to support this.
In his new role, Gille Sebrechts will support SD Worx’s ambition to remain a tech-led provider of HR, pay and time solutions. He will drive more connected digital experiences, combining seamless user journeys with trusted European compliance. By embedding intelligence, automation and consistency directly into its software and services, SD Worx aims to deliver more integrated experiences, faster responses and simplified processes.
Gille Sebrechts (32) started his career as management consultant at Nova Reperta. He joined SD Worx in 2021 as Director of the Transformation Office and later became CEO of Protime, SD Worx’s workforce management subsidiary, where he accelerated its international growth. Most recently, he served as Chief Digital Officer and Executive Vice President, responsible for Protime, SD Worx UK & Ireland, SAP and the international markets.
About SD Worx
SD Worx believes that success starts with people. A thriving workforce doesn’t just build a thriving company, it also contributes to society. Together with its customers, SD Worx sparks successful HR that benefits work, life and society.
As the trusted leading European HR and payroll solutions provider for all organisations and workers, SD Worx delivers software, services and expertise across payroll & reward, human capital management and workforce management. SD Worx has deep roots across Europe and has been leading the way for eight decades together with its customers, employers big and small, to spark employee engagement that ignites success at the heart of their business.
About 105,000 small and large organisations across Europe place their trust in SD Worx. 10,000 colleagues operate in 27 countries. SD Worx calculates the salaries of approximately 6 million employees and ranks among the top five worldwide. It achieved revenues of EUR 1.307 billion in 2025.
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