- Member of the Management overseeing the agency's daily operations (administration, communications, business development, events)- Reporting to the CEO- Secretary General to the board of PROFIL- Member of the board at LuxFLAG- Member of the board at the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI)- Responsible for CSR- Public speaking & moderation eventsLuxembourg for Finance (LFF) is the Development Agency for the Financial Centre. Founded in 2008, it… Show more - Member of the Management overseeing the agency's daily operations (administration, communications, business development, events)- Reporting to the CEO- Secretary General to the board of PROFIL- Member of the board at LuxFLAG- Member of the board at the Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI)- Responsible for CSR- Public speaking & moderation eventsLuxembourg for Finance (LFF) is the Development Agency for the Financial Centre. Founded in 2008, it is a public-private partnership between the Luxembourg Government and the Luxembourg Financial Industry Federation (PROFIL). LFF’s objective is to develop Luxembourg’s financial services industry sustainably by putting qualitative growth, innovation and stability at its core.LFF identifies new business and market opportunities and connects international financial firms to the range of services provided in Luxembourg. It also acts as the first port of call for foreign journalists, cooperates and partners with various professional associations, monitors trends in global finance, and provides relevant material on financial products and services available in Luxembourg. Furthermore, LFF manages multiple communication channels, organises seminars, and takes part in select world-class trade fairs and congresses. Show less

As Head of Communications for the Luxembourg Space Agency and the SpaceResources.lu Initiative, I:- Led and developed the communications strategy (content, digital and video) - Represented Luxembourg at the European Space Agency communication director meetings- Coordinated the brand and positioning strategy of the LSA and the European Space Resources Innovation Centre- Oversaw national and international communications, events and sponsorship budgets- Acted as… Show more As Head of Communications for the Luxembourg Space Agency and the SpaceResources.lu Initiative, I:- Led and developed the communications strategy (content, digital and video) - Represented Luxembourg at the European Space Agency communication director meetings- Coordinated the brand and positioning strategy of the LSA and the European Space Resources Innovation Centre- Oversaw national and international communications, events and sponsorship budgets- Acted as spokesperson- Advised the LSA management and Ministry of the Economy on communications at national and international level;- Initiated and coordinated the organisation of LSA’s conferences, participation to trade shows, economic missions or State visits and other major events and promote these events at national and international level;- Coordinated the launch of the new LSA website Show less

- Responsible for international media relations, advertising campaigns and media buying- Responsible for reputation management and developing communication strategies - Media training - Content development for publications about the Luxembourg financial centre: wealth management, capital markets activities, SurprisingLux, Luxfin2020.- Writing success stories for LEO Mag about Luxembourg's expertise in financial services, sustainable finance (green bonds and securities), IT &… Show more - Responsible for international media relations, advertising campaigns and media buying- Responsible for reputation management and developing communication strategies - Media training - Content development for publications about the Luxembourg financial centre: wealth management, capital markets activities, SurprisingLux, Luxfin2020.- Writing success stories for LEO Mag about Luxembourg's expertise in financial services, sustainable finance (green bonds and securities), IT & cloud services, risk management, pan-European pension plans, etc.- Managing press conferences during international financial missions: China, Singapore, Switzerland, Abu Dhabi / Dubai and Qatar, etc.- Creation of engaging content in various formats, including website and social media channels Show less

• Responsible for communication on steel plant optimizations in Europe: providing advice and guidance to senior executives on communications related issues and reputation management. Interfacing with the media and acting as company spokesperson. Managing external communication on temporary site closures.• Supported with financial PR and press release coordination.• Conceptualized and executed communication programs and served as on-location spokesperson for mining and steel projects in… Show more • Responsible for communication on steel plant optimizations in Europe: providing advice and guidance to senior executives on communications related issues and reputation management. Interfacing with the media and acting as company spokesperson. Managing external communication on temporary site closures.• Supported with financial PR and press release coordination.• Conceptualized and executed communication programs and served as on-location spokesperson for mining and steel projects in Bosnia (2012), Liberia (2011-2012), Ukraine (2010). Show less

Media relations - group level (see London description)

• Managed media relations, internal communications and brand in China• Liaised with JV partners on joint communications and various business development teams in China and Mongolia• Maintained relationships with Embassies and Chinese government institutions• Set up a common roof office in Beijing following the Arcelor and Mittal merger

• Chaired the following EU meetings: Press Counselors, Cultural Counselors, Development Counselors, Science & Technology Counselors• Led the EU Development Counselor Mission to Gansu and HoM’s mission to Sichuan province in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China

• Liaised with Chinese authorities for emergency support to Belgian citizens • Performed embassy and consulate based administrative functions • Managed and organized ministerial and diplomatic visits• Coordinated the federal elections for Belgian citizens in China (2003)