Brecht, Flemish Region, Belgium
Hands-on and driven professional with a strong background in real estate development. With more than 6 years of experience in expanding brands like McDonald’s and Domino’s Pizza.
At McDonald’s Belgium, I am responsible for expanding the brand’s drive-thru restaurant network by identifying, securing, and preparing strategic locations across the country. My role covers the full development cycle, from site selection and land acquisition to public stakeholder engagement and permitting. Core responsibilities include: • Prospecting and evaluating new drive-thru locations • Acquiring land positions through direct sourcing, broker networks, and developer partnerships • Negotiating land prices and contract terms with landowners and intermediaries • Managing relationships with public authorities to build support and facilitate planning approvals • Leading the full permitting process (urban planning, environmental studies, legal validation) • Acting as liaison between internal teams and external partners Key achievement: Successfully secured and permitted multiple strategic drive-thru sites across Belgium, contributing directly to the brand’s national growth strategy. This position allows me to combine commercial insight, negotiation skills, and regulatory knowledge in a role that delivers tangible impact on McDonald’s future footprint.
Driving the growth of Domino’s Pizza in Belgium and Luxembourg During my time at Domino’s Pizza, I contributed to the ambitious expansion of the brand in Belgium and Luxembourg. My role was centered around two key areas: 1. Real Estate Expansion • Determining and prospecting new sites • Negotiating contracts • Coordinating permit processes and approvals Key achievement: • Belgium: from 80 to 136 stores in just 3 years (+70% growth) • Luxembourg: launched the market successfully, opening 4 stores 2. Asset Management • Managing lease negotiations and renewals • Property management • Handling insurance matters This dynamic role allowed me to deliver tangible results while contributing to the strategic growth of the company.