Education
2010
KU Leuven
MSc. International and Comparative Politics
2011
MSc. Public Policy and Management
Experience
2010 – 2014
GH Group
GH is a Belgian-Lebanese-Chinese group of companies, active in various sectors (renewable energy, LED & CFL lights, medical equipment, aluminum and steel).
I started in the function of Business Project Coordinator.
In 2012 I moved to Iran to set up and head the Middle East office. That being accomplished I moved to Shanghai, where – as Sales Manager – I was closely linked to the groups’ production facilities. In a multidisciplinary team, we insured the customers’ project needs were implemented adequately.
2014 – 2016
Materialise NV
Business Development Manager
Materialise (NASDAQ: MTLS) is a world leader in 3D printing software and services for aerospace, healthcare and automotive industries. As International Business Development Manager I was responsible for developing and implementing the companies’ growth strategy in the consumer field, globally. Developed accounts as Microsoft, HP, Siemens, etc. Tripled account growth in 2 years. Reporting to BU Manager and CEO.
2016
Belgatech Engineering
Business Development Manager
Belgatech is a consultancy firm providing engineering competences to various MNCs.
Languages Dutch: mother tongue French: very good English: very good German: knowledge Chinese: passive knowledge
Experienced with All major aspects of business ranging from fiscal optimization through the setup of offshore entities to contracts up to 100M EUR. Passionate for quality, innovation and technology bus dev.
Other 6 years of B2B experience in +40 countries
Extra-curricular activities
Co-founder and chairperson of the ‘Quo Vadis Group’ (Brussels-based, think tank focused on political, economical and foreign affairs), 2010-present.
Personal interests
Broad general interest in politics, music, literature and art Cycling
