Patrick Debus

Assistant to the CEO of AWEX-WBI

Brussels Metropolitan Area

About

As Personal Assistant to the CEO of an international company, I have honed my expertise in the intricate realms of commercial and diplomatic international relations, international networking, and the art of connecting individuals to cultivate new business opportunities on a global scale. My professional journey has been enriched by the remarkable experience of overseeing the administrative functions of a UN-recognized NGO, distinguished with special ECOSOC status. Within this role, I have orchestrated diplomatic international events, large-scale conferences, and Board of Directors. This experience has nurtured enduring relationships with diplomats and foreign affairs ministries around the world. With my diverse background and multifaceted expertise, I am poised to make a resoundingly positive impact on any new professional challenge.

Experience

  • Assistant to the CEO at Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX)
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Assistant to the CEO at Wallonia-Brussels International
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Member of the Board, Co-owner at La Cote d'Or s.a.
    Nov 1986 - Present · 39 yrs 8 mos

    Restaurant in Philippeville (South of Belgium), French gastronomy, Meetings Rooms (from 8 up to 300 pax), Hotel (8 rooms)

  • FICAC (World Federation of Consuls) (22 yrs)
    • Permanent Secretary
      Nov 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Worldwide Federation of Consular Corps and Associations, with members in more than 80 countries worldwide. FICAC is recognized as a N.G.O. with ECOSOC SPECIAL status by the United Nations (U.N.) and by the Organization of the American States (O.A.S.)

    • Chief of Cabinet of the President's Office
      Nov 2015 - Nov 2022 · 7 yrs 1 mo

      Worldwide Federation of Consular Corps and Associations, with members in more than 80 countries worldwide. FICAC is recognized as a N.G.O. with ECOSOC SPECIAL status by the United Nations (U.N.) and by the Organization of the American States (O.A.S.)

    • Permanent Secretary
      Dec 2003 - Nov 2015 · 12 yrs

      Worldwide federation of consular corps and associations, with members in more than 80 countries worldwide and recognized as a N.G.O. with ECOSOC status by the United Nations (U.N.), by the European Union (E.U.) and by the Organization of the American States (O.A.S.)

  • Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer at Beta International s.a.
    Oct 1989 - Nov 2020 · 31 yrs 2 mos

    Worldwide trading company of steel and stainless steel, food activities, home textile industry, natural rubber and various commodities. Network of 10 offices worldwide (Belgium, Turkey, U.S.A., Argentina, Malaysia, Albania)