Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Deputy Chief of Staff (Security & Foreign Policy) to the Prime Minister of Belgium | Former Technology Ambassador for Flanders Leveraging over two decades of international experience in technology, diplomacy, and business development to drive strategic initiatives at the highest level of government. My journey from founding a tech startup to representing our expertise in sustainable technologies across global markets has uniquely positioned me to bridge innovation, policy, and international relations. As a technology ambassador, I've championed Flanders' world-class capabilities in water, energy, waste, and materials management, particularly in the Americas and Asia. Now, as an advisor to the Prime Minister, I'm dedicated to harnessing this global perspective and technological insight to shape Belgium's future on the world stage. Passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to address global challenges, I bring a wealth of experience in: - Multi-stakeholder dialogue and government relations - Strategy development and implementation - Technology diplomacy - International business development and market expansion From IBM to imec, from Taiwan to New York, my career has been defined by building bridges between technology, business, and policy. Now, I'm excited to apply this expertise to serve Belgium's interests and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly interconnected world.
Adj. Kabinetschef (AKC), Buitenland & Veiligheid
Incubator @ Block71, by iMINDS (imec)
Technology Attaché / S&T Counsellor, for the Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) agency. Based out of the Belgian embassy in India, New Delhi.