Experience

Growth Inc.

• Belgium
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • 2019 - Present

  DON’T SETTLE FOR ATTENTION. DEMAND INFLUENCE. Growth Inc. is a non-traditional strategic communications firm, helping companies and executives gain more influence with their non-market side (media, policymakers, public opinion and NGO's). We provide our clients with the insights, network and skills to unlock their communications potential. We create a story that sticks by bringing human voices to complex companies, helping founders and executives to connect with their stakeholders using authentic and compelling messages.



Ketchum

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• BU Director

  • 2014 - 2019

  Ketchum is one of the world's leading communications consultancy agencies. Founded in 1923, our global footprint spans 106 offices in 69 countries staffed by more than 2,400 employees. We deliver full-service communications serving clients across a network of international practices - Corporate, Technology, Brand Marketing, Healthcare and Crisis & Issues - along with more than a dozen specialty services. Ketchum is one of the world's leading communications consultancy agencies. Founded in 1923, our global footprint spans 106 offices in 69 countries staffed by more than 2,400 employees. We deliver full-service communications serving clients across a network of international practices - Corporate, Technology, Brand Marketing, Healthcare and Crisis & Issues - along with more than a dozen specialty services.



Voka-Vlaams netwerk van ondernemingen (Youth Chamber of Commerce)

• Brussels Area, Belgium

• Vice President

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2018



Whyte Corporate Affairs

• Belgium
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2010 - Oct 2012

  Whyte Corporate Affairs NV/SA is a Belgian, independent corporate affairs company. We deliver corporate communications and public affairs advice and support, with a specific expertise in crisis communication and issue management. Whyte Corporate Affairs is a young, dynamic company. It is the product of refreshing entrepreneurship, built on solid foundations: - seasoned consultants with a strong reputation - a proven track record, rewarded with multiple international awards - a highly complementary team, consisting of Dutch and French speaking consultants - a diverse client portfolio - a vast network of reputable partners and contacts - a clear vision on how to manage our clients’ stakeholders, issues and crises in support of their reputation, interests and business objectives. Clients: AB InBev, Eurostar, Exxon Mobil, IKEA, Danone, Sabena Technics, Baxter, Tessenderlo Group, Flanders Investment and Trade, Flanders DC, IBZ,...



Groep C & Slangen

• Belgium
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communication-expert

  • 2005 - 2010

  Groep C & Slangen is a Belgian agency that is specialized in advising private companies and governmental organizations on communication strategies and stakeholder management. As a communication-expert I was project leader for both clients in the private and public sector. From the contractual negotiations to the formulation of the advice, I had the strategic lead on the project, was the point of contact, and presented the end result to the client. Groep C & Slangen is a Belgian agency that is specialized in advising private companies and governmental organizations on communication strategies and stakeholder management. As a communication-expert I was project leader for both clients in the private and public sector. From the contractual negotiations to the formulation of the advice, I had the strategic lead on the project, was the point of contact, and presented the end result to the client.



Amnesty International

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member Advisory Board for International Policy

  • Mar 2006 - Oct 2007

  Member of the Committee for International Policy Member of the Committee for International Policy