Irvine, Calif.-based Wynne Systems, an international provider of enterprise software for the equipment and rental industries, last week announced that Kris Brusselmans has joined the company effective March 30, as general manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) operations.

Brusselmans will be responsible for expanding the company’s support operations to serve new and existing clients and will lead EMEA sales of Wynne Systems applications, including RentalMan and InfoManager. He is based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Michael Stilwagner, vice president of operations for Wynne Systems, said, “We are extremely pleased that Kris has joined our team to manage our overseas operations. By hiring someone of his caliber and experience, we are clearly signaling our determination to extend our North American leadership position to the European market. Kris will play an important role in establishing our products and services as best-of-class in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.”

Previously, Brusselmans was responsible for the global sales and marketing business unit of Katoen Natie, a leader in value-added logistics and technology services. His extensive experience in enterprise resource planning applications and supply chain management includes five years with the ERP consulting practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers and its predecessor, and business development roles with Baan software and DHL logistics solutions. Brusselmans is fluent in English, French, Dutch and German. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and a master’s degree in commercial and financial sciences.