An Vergauwen is an experienced HR professional with extensive expertise in strategic human resource management and organizational development. Currently serving as HR Director at Bridgestone EMEA since November 2016, An has held various leadership roles across HR Business Partner functions. Prior to this, An worked as HR Director for Mature Retail Markets at Ontex Global and held multiple positions at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, including Director of Business Development and Associate Director of Organisation Development. An's career began at PriceWaterhouseCoopers as a Senior Consultant in human capital management, following an initial role as an Internal Consultant for the Belgian Gendarmerie. An's educational background includes an MBA in Marketing from Vlerick Business School and a Master's in Business Psychology from Ghent University, along with professional coaching credentials from the Coaches Training Institute.