Meet the Management

Dr. Sied Sadek - Managing Director (CEO)

Dr. Sied Sadek is Managing Director (CEO) of DQS CFS GmbH and Senior Director of DQS Holding GmbH. Being an auditor for a variety of standards for over thirty years has enabled him to develop a unique understanding of the interplay of standardization, compliance and sustainable success. His main areas of expertise are organizational health, social responsibility and sustainable leadership.

Behzad Sadegh - Chief Operation Officer (COO) & Technical Director

Having been a highly accomplished auditor for more than 16 years, Behzad Sadegh is a true expert on quality and sustainability standards. As a COO and Technical Director, he manages, controls and organizes the entire operational process and all services of DQS CFS. Behzad Sadegh does not only share his expertise with clients, employees and scheme owners, but also works to ensure that DQS continues to be regarded as a true partner for sustainable success.

Dr. Thijs Willaert - Director of Marketing & Communication

Facilitating the communication and interactions between DQS CFS and its stakeholders: that is the task that Dr. Thijs Willaert and his team have set themselves. The communications team is responsible for the ongoing dialogue with customers and the various channels we have established, such as our social media presence, our newsletter and the customer events.

Christine Flöter – Compliance & Business Development Manager

Christine Flöter is responsible for IFS, BRCGS and Quality and Safety Standards at DQS CFS. With over 25 years the field of food and packaging, she is the contact person for all technical questions and has an open ear for both auditors and clients.

Ngoc-Kieu Ngu - Team Leader Account Management

Ever since Ngoc-Kieu Ngu started her career at DQS in 2011, customer care has been her main focus. As Team Leader Account Management, her team handles complex global certification procedures on a daily basis, always making sure that our service meets or exceeds customer expectations.

MARIYA DRECHSEL - HEAD OF AUDITOR MANAGEMENT

Mariya Drechsel has been responsible for auditor management at DQS CFS since 2018. She facilitates the application and integration of new auditors as well as the various qualification processes. She also supports the auditor team to maintain their competence through continuous training and evaluation.

MANUELA SEEL - TEAMLEADER COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCE MANAGER IFS

Manuela Seel and her compliance team ensure the timely review and delivery of audit documents, reports and certificates to our clients and the international DQS offices all over the world. Furthermore, they monitor the quality of the entries in the BRC, IFS and FSSC databases and work closely with the standard owners in the fields of food, packaging and consumer product safety.