2017-2018 Master in Business and Management

Kristof is currently studying at the Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy.

Program: Three electives dedicated to the Fragrance & Cosmetic Industries : new product development, environmental management & regulatory affairs, operations management in the Industry - Accounting & Finance - Management in Organisations - Marketing Management & Customer Behaviour - Operations Management - Advanced topics in Management - Strategic Management of the Enterprise - Business Plan

2017 London College of Fashion - Short courses

London College of Fashion, University of the Arts

Because of the synergy of Fashion and Cosmetics, Kristof follows regularly short courses at the LCF.

- Fashion PR

- Consumer Psychology

- Colour Psychology

2016-2017 European Fragrance and Cosmetics Master

Kristof has studied the EFCM at the Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in collaboration with ISIPCA Versailles, France. He has graduated with 'Mention Très Bien'.

- Formulation and Evaluation of Cosmetics and Fragrances

- Registration and Quality

- Scientific topics

- General Culture

Fragrances and Cosmetics

"Next to the counters, there was a perfume-bar of Roger&Gallet. Observing the smile on the face of  customers  when sniffing the smelling strips was amazing. Patients suffering from mental illnesses who were never able to smile, were instantly better when they tried the perfumes. Or the instant happiness when feeling the texture of a new serum, bodylotion or eye contour. Is any medicine stronger? I became fascinated by the skin in all its aspects: covered by fashion, cared by cosmetics, sensual in photography and kissed by a perfume." (2015)

Kristof had the opportunity to observe and analyze the magical "chemistry" between all aspects of cosmetics and consumer during the many years in his pharmacy.

The challenge to blend science, marketing, legal aspects, emotions and luxury involved in the cosmetics and perfumery business triggered him to further specialize.

2015 - 2017 Newborn Dino

Kristof founded Newborn Dino BVBA: a consultancy company in omnichannel strategies for pharmacies based on his own experiences and story.

Together with his partner, owner of a  surveyor and valuation company, they prepare and optimize pharmacies for mergers and acquisitions.

Kristof focuses on the pharmacy and omnichannel side, his partner focuses on the bricks and mortar.

In 2016 Kristof also started the creation of the communication platform NESTOR: a valuable tool for pharmacists to coach their patients.

2015

The preparation of the move of the pharmacy to another location with a triple of available retail and work area has led to the successful transaction of the Apotheek Sluizeken Gent BVBA, mijnhuid.be and Christophar E-Commerce in 2015.

2011 - 2015 mijnhuid.be

The creation of the online platform about skin problems and appropriate care created with a team of experts (Dutch version).

Kristof was member of advisory boards, among which there was a study to launch a young Swedish brand of skincare products in Belgian and Dutch (para)pharmacies and the introduction and evaluation of the relaunch of a French brand of skincare products in Belgian pharmacies.

2006-2015 Christophar.com

Kristof, a pioneer in the Belgian E-commerce, launched the first online "parapharmacy" in Belgium in 2006.

Profitable from the first day due to a strong omnichannel approach.

2004-2015 Pharmacist Owner

At the age of 23 and still studying at university, Kristof started his career and bought his own small pharmacy in the center of Ghent.

Every year, the profits increased by 10 to 15 percent. Staff grew from 1 to 5 in 10 years.

A pharmacy specializing in dermatology and dermo-cosmetics and nowadays one of the biggest pharmacies in the city.