Olivier Van Rompaey

Digital builder & strategist | Connecting business, marketing & tech | Evolving towards strategic leadership

Belgium

About

I’m a digital builder and strategist, passionate about connecting the dots between business, marketing and technology. In my current role, I help shape the vision and roadmap for the mobile app of the Belgian National Lottery — a key digital product with 1,6 million users — and bring people together across teams to create better, more meaningful experiences for our users. I bring over a decade of experience in digital delivery, product management and innovation. I started my career in agencies, learned to thrive in fast-paced start-up environments and grew into a product leader who combines structure, vision and cross-functional collaboration. I coach teams through change, bring people together and use data to create real value for both users and the business. As I continue to evolve as a digital leader, I’m especially drawn to roles where I can connect teams, shape strategy and build meaningful digital experiences.

Experience

  • Product Manager Mobile App at The National Lottery
    Jun 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

    I lead the strategic direction and growth of the Belgian National Lottery’s mobile app, a key digital product serving over 1,6 million users. Over the years, I’ve evolved into a strategic product lead; shaping the app roadmap, aligning stakeholders across business and IT and bringing people together to deliver meaningful, user-focused improvements. My focus: turning strategy into user value and translating long-term ambitions into actionable progress for both users and the organisation. Key highlights: • Scaled the mobile app into a strategic digital channel; growing the user base 6x and increasing revenue by 29% in 2024 • Co-created a long-term product roadmap, aligning with business strategy, user needs and tech capabilities • Brought together multidisciplinary teams (UX, development, data, content) to deliver user-focused improvements • Introduced a data-informed way of working; enabling continuous optimisation of user experience, retention and conversion • Acted as a trusted connector between marketing, IT, legal and external partners to unlock speed and alignment • Took ownership of budget priorities, ensuring investments delivered long-term value and supported strategic goals

  • Project Manager – Smart Industries & Digital Transformation at Rombit
    Jan 2016 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    I managed fast-paced digital transformation projects for clients in industry; combining IoT, SaaS and operational insights to solve real business problems. In this role I worked closely with developers, engineers and business stakeholders to turn complexity into clarity and helped shape scalable digital solutions with measurable impact. Key highlights: • Delivered software and IoT projects that improved safety, efficiency and decision-making for industrial clients • Developed and launched an e-commerce platform for Agora Group, aligned with their commercial and operational strategy • Acted as the bridge between business goals and technical execution; translating complex needs into actionable delivery • Facilitated Agile collaboration across multidisciplinary teams • Gained first-hand experience in innovation, change and stakeholder alignment in B2B contexts

  • Project Manager – Digital Platforms at These Days
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs

    I led digital projects, from websites and e-commerce to mobile apps, for clients across retail, telecom and public sectors. I collaborated closely with UX designers, developers and marketers to deliver platforms that were both user-centered and brand-aligned. This role gave me a solid foundation in digital thinking: how to structure, communicate and deliver in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments. Key highlights: • Delivered digital experiences across platforms and sectors, within tight timelines and budget • Supported clients in translating strategic goals into tangible digital output • Built cross-functional alignment between creative, technical and client teams • Managed scope, resources and communication across projects with diverse needs and maturity levels

  • project manager at Famous
    Aug 2012 - Jan 2013 · 6 mos

    Managed digital campaign and web projects for high-profile brands, collaborating with creatives, developers and clients to deliver on time and within budget.

  • tcs digital world (2 yrs 7 mos)
    • senior project manager
      Jul 2011 - Aug 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Led B2B software and portal projects for international clients. Gained experience in offshore collaboration, stakeholder alignment and delivery under pressure.

    • project manager
      Feb 2010 - Jul 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos