Jef Pelkmans
Strategy Director at Wunderman Thompson Benelux- Claim this Profile
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Nederlands Native or bilingual proficiency
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Engels Full professional proficiency
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Frans Professional working proficiency
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Frieke Trompet
Jef is truly one of the smartest people I know, with a very motivational marketing drive. He is one of those people who rarely combines strategic knowledge and creativity. Jef supports his team in a great way and is a vital link for every marketing or business project. I truly couldn't wish for a better colleague, coach and friend!
Elise Demuynck
Working with Jef has been a great experience. He is very talented, experienced and skilled, working together with him taught me a lot about strategy and marketing. Apart from that, he is an optimistic person that always will strive for the best solution and nice working atmosphere.
Frieke Trompet
Jef is truly one of the smartest people I know, with a very motivational marketing drive. He is one of those people who rarely combines strategic knowledge and creativity. Jef supports his team in a great way and is a vital link for every marketing or business project. I truly couldn't wish for a better colleague, coach and friend!
Elise Demuynck
Working with Jef has been a great experience. He is very talented, experienced and skilled, working together with him taught me a lot about strategy and marketing. Apart from that, he is an optimistic person that always will strive for the best solution and nice working atmosphere.
Frieke Trompet
Jef is truly one of the smartest people I know, with a very motivational marketing drive. He is one of those people who rarely combines strategic knowledge and creativity. Jef supports his team in a great way and is a vital link for every marketing or business project. I truly couldn't wish for a better colleague, coach and friend!
Elise Demuynck
Working with Jef has been a great experience. He is very talented, experienced and skilled, working together with him taught me a lot about strategy and marketing. Apart from that, he is an optimistic person that always will strive for the best solution and nice working atmosphere.
Frieke Trompet
Jef is truly one of the smartest people I know, with a very motivational marketing drive. He is one of those people who rarely combines strategic knowledge and creativity. Jef supports his team in a great way and is a vital link for every marketing or business project. I truly couldn't wish for a better colleague, coach and friend!
Elise Demuynck
Working with Jef has been a great experience. He is very talented, experienced and skilled, working together with him taught me a lot about strategy and marketing. Apart from that, he is an optimistic person that always will strive for the best solution and nice working atmosphere.
Credentials
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French - level B2
EF International Language CampusesJul, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Wunderman Thompson Benelux
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Belgium
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategy Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Strategic Planner
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Nov 2020 - Feb 2023
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Scylla AG
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Switzerland
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Maritime Transportation
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200 - 300 Employee
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PR and Communication Manager
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2020
Besides the rebranding of the brands within the Scylla Group (Scylla AG, Edelweiss Gastro, RSR Nemo, RSR Schifffahrt), I took responsability of internal & external communication. This included the management of web & social media, advertising, participation in international travel fairs, POS communication for hospitality, HR communication and crisis communication. Besides the rebranding of the brands within the Scylla Group (Scylla AG, Edelweiss Gastro, RSR Nemo, RSR Schifffahrt), I took responsability of internal & external communication. This included the management of web & social media, advertising, participation in international travel fairs, POS communication for hospitality, HR communication and crisis communication.
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Brandhome
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Belgium
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategic manager
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2018
Daily management of a 4-people team with final responsibility for the client portfolio, concerning strategic advice and project progress.
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Strategic consultant
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Feb 2012 - Dec 2014
Strategic advisory role (retail, banking, energy, FMCG, HR, tech, aviation, pharma, governement) to C-level and developing concepts & copy for campaigns/communication internal & external).
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Kavka jongerencentrum vzw
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Antwerpen en omgeving, België
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Internship
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Feb 2009 - May 2009
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Kavka jongerencentrum vzw
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Antwerpen en omgeving, België
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Internship
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Feb 2008 - Apr 2008
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Education
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2011 - 2012
Universiteit Antwerpen
Master's degree, Strategic communication -
2009 - 2011
Universiteit Antwerpen
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies -
2006 - 2009
Artevelde Hogeschool Gent
Bachelor's degree, Social Cultural Work
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