Jef Van Damme

Senior policy & organisational change leader focused on people & impact.

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Senior Leader in Public Policy, Governance & Organisational Change. Former Head of public administration working for a better public service through high performing teams. Former Deputy Mayor and Member of Parliament with a thorough experience in both executive and legislative office on local and regional level. Education in Law and EU Policy, multilingual with strong social skills and emphasis on working with people from very different educational, cultural and social backgrounds. Specialised in urban policy making and implementation. Areas of expertise are Urban Planning, Transport & Mobility, Education, Culture and Sports. Working for social justice on all levels of society. Strong personal interest in international politics.

Experience

  • Board Member at ENERGIRIS
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    Energiris est une coopérative bruxelloise active dans le domaine de la transition énergétique. En tant que administrateur dans le CA, je contribue à la définition de la stratégie d'investissement et de développement de la coopérative. https://energiris.coop/

  • Leidend Ambtenaar (Director General) at Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie
    Sep 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Head of Public Administration in Brussels. Leading the administration in charge of the evaluation, preparation and implementation of policies in the field of education, youth, sports, care, culture & health.

  • Board Member at Muntpunt
    Nov 2023 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Assuring a direct link between the administration of the Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie and Muntpunt, which are strategic partners in the Brussels cultural sector. Giving strategic advise to the managing directors. Actively participating in the preparation of a new multi year agreement with de VGC and the Flemish government.

  • Board Member at citydev.brussels
    Jun 2019 - Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Member of the Board of a Public Company providing housing for middle income citizens & providing commercial and industrial space for SME.

  • President at De Molenketjes
    Jan 2020 - Sep 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    non-profit organisation in #molenbeek working in daycare and out-of-school childcare