Geert Tewissen

Building the future of staffing

Hasselt, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

I work in the sweet spot for innovation, somewhere between business, users and technology. My role covers multiple areas, from vision, strategy and research on the one hand, to design, development and product launches on the other. Products/projects I've worked on include work for Interpolis, ABN Amro, FOD justitie, Janssen Pharmaceutica, Randstad Digital, Kidslife, Brussels Philharmonic, Infrabel, Workitects, Isabel Group, Bringme, Mosa, NATO, Proximus, Colruyt, ...

Experience

  • Co-founder & CSO bij Taloo at Taloo
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    At Taloo, we are building the first digital colleague for staffing and recruitment. By orchestrating LLMs, AI agents and workflow automation, we aim to give recruiters back time for what matters most: advising people, building relationships and making great matches. As CSO, I focus on shaping the product vision, go-to-market strategy and innovation roadmap.

  • Head of Strategy & Innovation at Prato HR
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    We are at a crossroads, uniquely positioned to transform not only the future of our business, but also that of our entire industry — and, in doing so, positively impact the working lives of millions of employees. My mission is to make this transformation happen by connecting the dots between vision, strategy, organizational capabilities, and market opportunities. I believe the best way to realize this is by fostering synergy across teams, cultivating a culture of innovation, and challenging existing beliefs and habits — both within our organization and with clients.

  • Visiting Professor Entrepreneurship & Innovation at UHasselt
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

  • Startup Mentor at Start it @KBC
    Jul 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

  • Chief Product Officer at EverESSt
    Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 · 10 mos