Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Generalist with a MSc in Political Science and demonstrated experience as a Policy Advisor. Skilled in Public Policy, Lobbying and Negotiations. I have a strong motivation to perform, like to take initiative and am capable of taking informed decisions. Currently at DHL Express in Belgium.
Public Affairs Director at DHL Aviation NV (Brussels HUB in the DHL Express network). Responsible for all public affairs for DHL Express in Belgium. Strong focus on aviation policy but also involved in postal regulation, employment legislation, urban mobility and sustainability for aviation/logistics. In my current role I am responsible for: - Creating the public affairs strategy for the company in Belgium - Setting up external communications strategy for the company - Defining yearly priorities - Identifying and approaching key stakeholders - Managing company's involvement in business associations - Partnerships In this role I am part of the senior management team at DHL Aviation.
Voka is the biggest Flemish network of enterprises, representing more than 18.000 businesses and more than 65% of the private employment and 70% of the added value in Flanders and Brussels. We defend the interests of Flemish entrepreneurs by keeping close contact with authorities and institutions. Voka unites policymakers, fellow-entrepreneurs and civil society at large. In my position as Energy & Climate advisor, I take positions on policy issues in the energy and climate field. In addition to this, I draft policy proposals that have a positive impact on the competitiveness of Flemish enterprises. Furthermore, I: - explain policy developments and give advice to member companies; - validate Voka vzw's positions on policy issues with members; - participate in official consultative bodies; - Lobby with government officials (cabinets of ministers, members of parliament, government agencies, etc.;
Energy Policy Advisor at the cabinet of Flemish minister for Budget, Finance and Energy Lydia Peeters. Areas of expertise: - Renewable Energy (Solar & Wind) - Government Support Schemes for Renewables - Grid Flexibility - Energy Prices and Tariffs - Energy Fraud - Flemish Energy Vision 2020 - 2030 - 2050
Energy Policy Advisor at the cabinet of Flemish minister for Budget, Finance and Energy Bart Tommelein. Areas of expertise: - Renewable Energy (Solar & Wind) - Government Support Schemes for Renewables - Grid Flexibility - Energy Prices and Tariffs - Energy Fraud - Flemish Energy Vision 2020 - 2030 - 2050
Energy Policy Advisor at the cabinet of Flemish minister for Budget, Finance and Energy Annemie Turtelboom.
Internship at the cabinet of Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. Assisting the General Policy Unit with policy preparation as an advisor in following topics: - Energy - Climate, Environment and Sustainable Development - Science Policy - Aviation, Aerospace and Mobility (air transport)
Internship at the cabinet of Flemish minister for Finance, Budget and Energy Annemie Turtelboom. Main duties were assisting the Deputy Chief of Staff with policy preparation concerning following topics: - Financing renewable energy in Flanders - Debate concerning the core duties of the Flemish Government - The policy fields of employment and international Flanders