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Gille Sebrechts takes on the role of Chief Products & Technology Officer at SD Worx

Gille Sebrechts - Chief Products & Technology Officer

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.

    We remain committed to our core ambition: being the leading European provider of HR, pay and time solutions. Our focus is clear: making people management simple, compliant and fast for organisations across Europe. By combining our strong foundation in local expertise and compliance with advanced digital solutions and AI, we are enhancing the customer experience at scale. AI is not just a productivity tool, it is reshaping how services are delivered. By handling routine processes instantly and reliably, we enable our experts to focus more on customer interaction, proactively delivering digital-driven insights that bring real value.
    Gille-Sebrechts

    Gille Sebrechts

    Chief Digital Officer & EVP Protime, SAP Solutions & International

    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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      Pieter GoetgebuerCommunications Director+32 497 45 36 73