Nicholas Courant

Director Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability Belgium and Luxembourg

Ghent Metropolitan Area

About

Experienced and creative corporate communication strategist with hands-on attitude; flexible teamplayer; social media minded; refusing to settle for the "small country, small minds" adagium... Specialties: Internal communication, employee communication, communication strategy, crisis communication, community relations, marketing communication, branding, corporate identity, corporate positioning, social media, digital media strategy, CSR, annual reporting, corporate storytelling

Experience

  • Director Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability Belgium and Luxembourg at The Coca-Cola Company
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • FEVIA (Belgian Food and Drink Federation) (Brussels Metropolitan Area)
    • Communications Director
      Jan 2017 - Aug 2023 · 6 yrs 8 mos

      - Spokesperson for the Belgian Food and Drink Federation - Head of Communications Team - In charge of communication and content strategy towards different stakeholders (internal, member companies and sub-federations, media, scientific and political community, etc.) and via different channels (digital, events, print) - Co-develop communication strategy and implement tools for Food.be - Small country. Great food. (the brand to promote the quality, diversity and innovation of Belgian food)

    • Communications Manager
      Aug 2014 - Aug 2023 · 9 yrs 1 mo

      - Spokesperson for the Belgian Food and Drink Federation. - Head of Communications Team and in charge of communication strategy towards different stakeholders (internal, member companies and sub-federations, media, scientific and political community, etc.) - Develop communication strategy and implement tools for Food.be - Small country. Great food. (the brand to promote the quality, diversity and innovation of Belgian food); including events (Expo2015 Milano), online (website, social media), storytelling, marketing and advertising - In charge of social media strategy and channels for FEVIA and Food.be

  • Porter Novelli (7 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Consultant
      Jan 2011 - Jul 2014 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Corporate Reputation Management, Community Manager/Social Media, Branding and Corporate Positioning, Media Relations, Internal/Employee Communications, Community Relations, Environmental Communication, Marketing Manager, Crisis Communication, Design and Production, Annual Reporting, CSR Reporting, Presentation Skills

    • Consultant
      Jul 2009 - Dec 2010 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Community Manager / Social Media, Branding and Corporate Positioning, Media Relations, Internal / Employee Communications, Community Relations, Environmental Communication, Marketing Manager, Crisis Communication, Design and Production

    • Account Executive
      Jan 2008 - Jun 2009 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Marketing Manager at Ius Laboris
    Feb 2009 - Aug 2010 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Ius Laboris is an alliance of leading Human Resources law practitioners. We have more than 2,500 lawyers providing local Human Resources law expertise across the globe, with member firms in over 45 countries and coverage in more than 100 countries.

  • Studentenbeheerder / Student Coordinator at Ghent University / Department of Student Activities
    2003 - Aug 2006 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Coordinator of student related activities at Ghent University. Spokesperson for student organisations towards the board of Ghent University and other external partners. Responsible for financial support to student organisations and initiatives.