Ward Tielens is an experienced engineering professional with a diverse background in the automotive industry. Currently serving as Operations Manager and previously as Development Engineer at Bosal since July 2019, Tielens has also held positions at DAF Trucks NV as a Field Test Engineer focusing on E-truck follow-ups, and at Ford Lommel Proving Ground as an Engineer in the Vehicle Dynamics team. Tielens's earlier roles include Engineer Chassis Design at Toyota Motor Europe and Project Engineer at Punch Powertrain, where involvement included R&D support for CVT systems and advancements in hybrid and electric vehicle technologies. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Motorsport Engineering & Management from Cranfield University and a Master of Science in Automotive Engineering from Karel de Grote-Hogeschool, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Automotive Technology from the same institution.