ABOUT ARCADISArcadis is the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets. Applying our deep market sector insights and collective design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services we work in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes throughout the lifecycle of their natural and built assets. We are 28,000 people, active in over 70 countries that generate €3.5 billion in revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.Our purpose is simple: improving quality of life. Today, in an ever-changing world, that purpose has never been more important. Developing scalable solutions that are sustainable and digitally-enabled is the best way we can continue addressing our biggest societal challenges. Through our projects, in our communities and in our work for clients, we enhance human experiences and foster personal, societal, and business growth.ABOUT MEA career of more than 35 years as a Management and Executive Assistant mainly within the engineering and consultancy sector. Currently, the Executive Assistant to the Belgian Board of Directors at Arcadis, supporting directors in Resilience, Mobility, and Places. Although I am known for my openness and social acumen, confidentiality is the most important topic on my list. Good knowledge of languages and most of the software programs make it easy to apply my skills in a very broad manner. Down to earth and a quick learner. Sunny nature and straightforward. I love to organize things in an independent and structured way. I need a full agenda; not enough work makes me restless. Large network when it comes to planning events and whether your event is for 5 or 500 participants, stress is not in my dictionary.Team player but also strong working on my own. I connect effortlessly with people across all age groups, Diversity and inclusion are the number 1 priority for me. I love to share knowledge and teach people tips and tricks to make work easier. A fervent commitment to ongoing learning ensures a perpetually enriching professional and personal journey. I'm still learning and discovering new things every day. This keeps work and life interesting.Outside Arcadis, I work as a volunteer with people facing challenges in life and refugees. I assist new residents of Belgium in their integration process and help them learn the Dutch language. Personal interests: people of all cultures, travel, literature, hiking. food. spending time with friends and family.