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Brussels Metropolitan Area

Développer et promouvoir le modèle d'économie circulaire et la production urbaine écoresponsable à Bruxelles.Favoriser la collaboration et l'innovation dans les filières de production bruxelloises à travers l'accompagnement, la mise en relation et l'organisation de groupes de travail transversaux.Aider les entreprises du cluster à trouver les aides et outils permettant leur scale up et faire grandir le cluster en accompagnant de nouvelles startup en développement.

Brussels Metropolitan Area

Yogurt Kitchen is a Belgian start-up that develops innovative and creative zero-waste yogurt concepts for hotels, organic stores, espresso bars en healthy quick-service restaurants. Yogurt Kitchen’s main goal is to reinvent the way we eat yogurt, transforming the usual into a more enjoyable, surprising, and sustainable experience. I played a pivotal role in the launch, growth, and optimization of the Yogurt production facility located in the heart of Brussels. My responsibilities were… Show more Yogurt Kitchen is a Belgian start-up that develops innovative and creative zero-waste yogurt concepts for hotels, organic stores, espresso bars en healthy quick-service restaurants. Yogurt Kitchen’s main goal is to reinvent the way we eat yogurt, transforming the usual into a more enjoyable, surprising, and sustainable experience. I played a pivotal role in the launch, growth, and optimization of the Yogurt production facility located in the heart of Brussels. My responsibilities were diverse and included process development, equipment procurement and setup, and organizational changes within the workshop to optimize production flows.Furthermore, I played an active role in yogurt production operations, took part in Research and Development (R&D) initiatives to expand our product range, participated in sensory analyses to refine product attributes, and worked diligently to improve both production and packaging processes, ensuring our products consistently exceeded quality standards.Overall, my multifaceted role significantly contributed to the success and growth of the yogurt production facility, driving efficiency, quality, and innovation in the process. Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium

Smile Kombucha is a new Brussels-based Kombucha microbrewery aiming to offer delicious handcrafted Kombucha that presents innovative taste combinations and great health benefits.We thrive to build a viable and sustainable business where I'll first focus on building a flexible microbrewery with quality and innovation at its core to brew the best Kombucha out there. As a brewer who understand the power of craft and local collaboration, I want to be able to share our passion and knowledge… Show more Smile Kombucha is a new Brussels-based Kombucha microbrewery aiming to offer delicious handcrafted Kombucha that presents innovative taste combinations and great health benefits.We thrive to build a viable and sustainable business where I'll first focus on building a flexible microbrewery with quality and innovation at its core to brew the best Kombucha out there. As a brewer who understand the power of craft and local collaboration, I want to be able to share our passion and knowledge and elevate the health beverage segment as a whole. Show less

Europe

In the small and lean team of Zx-Venture Europe Supply, I was in charge of several projects of creation and production of innovations beers, from product development to commercial release.On this flexible and challenging role within the Zx Specialties group, we worked at the interface between the craft partners working under the umbrella of Zx-Venture and the large scale breweries of AB-InBev in Europe.One of my key focus in that role was Crossbrewing, corresponding in the… Show more In the small and lean team of Zx-Venture Europe Supply, I was in charge of several projects of creation and production of innovations beers, from product development to commercial release.On this flexible and challenging role within the Zx Specialties group, we worked at the interface between the craft partners working under the umbrella of Zx-Venture and the large scale breweries of AB-InBev in Europe.One of my key focus in that role was Crossbrewing, corresponding in the development and upscaling of our champion craft beers into larger breweries and the entire supply chain grid of AB-Inbev. Bringing into account several factors like recipe parameters, ingredients, process & equipment of the different breweries and planing according to demand and commercial timings. The goal was always to brew and launch the best-tasting beer, matching the quality and flavor profile of the original beer. In this endeavor, I was coordinating several teams on the integration strategy, from a logistic and supply chain point of view, but also on the shop floor with the brewery teams brewing trials and validating processes.I supported Zx-V Global Innovation, Brand Experience, and E-Commerce division in meeting their requirements in specific innovations that would help their ventures grow in Europe.I kept my curious-minded self updated on the newest progress of brewing innovations and production processes through trips, training, and on-field day to day brewing, working in and around our craft breweries like Birra del Borgo, Camden Town, Ginnette and Goose Island, as well as in our Zone breweries: Belle-Vue, Diekirch and Jupille.Skills improvement: Brewing, Dry-hopping, Packaging, Quality, Sensory, Project Management, Supply Chain, Logistic, Innovation, NPD, Feasibility, Integration, Cross Brewing, Languages & Communication. Show less

In training in several craft and innovative breweries around the world to take part in new projects aiming to promote the craft and specialties beer category and products of AB-Inbev brands in new markets.During this time in the Specialty branch of AB-InBev's Europe new disruptive organization I had the chance to train in several breweries in Belgium: Hoegaarden, Belle-Vue and Leuven's Experimental Brewery, as well as in Goose Island Brewery and Brewpub in Chicago, IL.My… Show more In training in several craft and innovative breweries around the world to take part in new projects aiming to promote the craft and specialties beer category and products of AB-Inbev brands in new markets.During this time in the Specialty branch of AB-InBev's Europe new disruptive organization I had the chance to train in several breweries in Belgium: Hoegaarden, Belle-Vue and Leuven's Experimental Brewery, as well as in Goose Island Brewery and Brewpub in Chicago, IL.My missions then were focused on production and innovation as a versatile brewer connecting the teams to develop and launch new beers in our creative breweries and providing on field support to international breweries like Goose Island or 10 Barrel from the US.I also helped Zx Brand Experience division to meet their plan in creating new concepts for enjoying our beers the best possible way, working with breweries, architects, suppliers, and local actors in Brussels and London urban areas. Show less

Région De Bruxelles, Belgique & Montpellier, France

BrewSpot provides a range of beer-related activities for groups of individuals, I held several Homebrewing courses, Teambuildings and Beertastings around Brussels and traveled to Montpellier, France to train a new animator to launch BrewSpot's activities there. While giving me the opportunity to pass on my passion of brewing I got to train my public speaking and pedagogic skills on brewing and tasting courses.

Région De Bruxelles, Belgique

Firstly in charge of social medias setup and communications with the fanbase (Twitter, Foursquare, Untappd, Instagram) I also helped on web/graphic content creation for media marketing and events. I advised on panel tasting for new products releases and I also counseled on the architectural planning of the installation of their 10Hl brewery and taproom in Brussels. This position gave me the opportunity to learn to love the craft beer industry and to have a complete experience on the challenge… Show more Firstly in charge of social medias setup and communications with the fanbase (Twitter, Foursquare, Untappd, Instagram) I also helped on web/graphic content creation for media marketing and events. I advised on panel tasting for new products releases and I also counseled on the architectural planning of the installation of their 10Hl brewery and taproom in Brussels. This position gave me the opportunity to learn to love the craft beer industry and to have a complete experience on the challenge of launching a microbrewery. Show less

Le Rœulx, Belgique

While conducting a dry-hopping parameter study from the beer fabrication to the laboratory analysis within the context of my thesis in brewing engineering I had the opportunity to work and learn in a fully automated brewery, I familiarized myself with advanced brewing production technologies (120Hl Meura Brewhouse) and quality control procedures. I also conducted tasting panel tests and laboratory aroma analysis (GC-HPLC) on the beers I worked on. Thesis subject : Consequences of the… Show more While conducting a dry-hopping parameter study from the beer fabrication to the laboratory analysis within the context of my thesis in brewing engineering I had the opportunity to work and learn in a fully automated brewery, I familiarized myself with advanced brewing production technologies (120Hl Meura Brewhouse) and quality control procedures. I also conducted tasting panel tests and laboratory aroma analysis (GC-HPLC) on the beers I worked on. Thesis subject : Consequences of the conditioning method of hops used in dry-hopping. Comparative study between cones and pellets. Show less

Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgique

Kot-à-Projet of Louvain-la-Neuve on homebrewing and responsible consomption of belgian speciality beers. We organized activities such as beer tastings, breweries visits and public brewdays.We also organized the first edition of a beer festival on the university campus in april '15. (La Brassicole de Louvain-la-Neuve) which was a great success (3k people attending) and got me to practice my attention to detail, public relation and event planning skills.

Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgique

Kot à Projet of Louvain-la-Neuve on art sensibilisation onto the student public of the university campus. We covered architecture, art, urban art and art courses. I was first in charge of communications and social media covering of our events then on my second year I took the role of president, enhancing my leadership and teamwork capabilities.

Région De Bruxelles, Belgique

Projet de Start Academy ING visant à proposer un lieu de rencontre entre les brasseurs et leurs clientèle autour de la dégustation responsable et profitable de la bière spéciale belge.

Ixelles, Bruxelles

Directeur en charge de la production des sacs "Up To You" de la mini-entreprise TESC.Le projet est arrivé en demi finale, et a gagné le prix de l'innovation Deloite.

Master'S Degree, Brewing Science

Courses : Brewing Chemistry - Brewing Biochemistry - Brewing Technology - Beer Organoleptic Properties - Food Chemistry - Food.

Master'S Degree, Ingénieur Civil Architecte

Activities and Societies: Class delegate from 2010 to 2014 Master Thesis : Architectural Project in Nieuwpoort (BE) : Zandhoofd Brouwerij.

Master Of Architecture (M.Arch.) 1, Architecture

Bachelor'S Degree, Ingénieur Civil Architecte