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Brussel En Omgeving

Belgium, Benelux, France, Germany, Slovakia

Developed strategic plans for health care clients. Offered expert guidance on market access and lobbying efforts to enhance client influence and market positioning. Collaborated with complex teams, CEO's and board members to ensure strategic alignment and goal achievement.Full responsibility for KPI's, operational efficiency, and budget management, meeting and exceeding targets to drive organisational success.Strong relationships with key decision makers in multiple European markets and for +15 complex projects, effectively managing multiple stakeholders.Headed impactful projects for organisations as MSD, Roche, AXA, Van Breda, Proximus, health tech startups, hospitals, and public insurers, surpassing expected outcomes.Served as an interim manager working with complex international teams for strategic projects.Reduced market launch timelines by 6 months and accelerated clients' time-to-market.Delivered projects on time and within budget and achieved a 50% annual reduction in business development costs for clients, maximising return on investment.Established and led a team of 2 to 10 members by promoting effective collaboration.

Member of the board at:- Howest University of Applied Sciences- Syntra centre for entrepreneurial education- Caring Entrepreneurship Fund at KBS- OPZ Geel- other social organisations

Brussels Area, Belgium

Directed lobby efforts within the health and life science business ecosystem to foster cohesion and synergie amnong stakeholders.Aligned operations with European, federal, and regional health policies to ensure compliance.Provided direct leadership to a dynamic team, fostering a culture of excellence and achieving strategic objectives. Launched a new health member service for Voka, successfully connecting over 200 member companies to foster open innovation and collaboration.Achieved sustained growth with annual revenue increase of 20% by overseeing all operational aspects, including KPI tracking and budget management.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Led initiatives within the Health & Economic Committee as a dedicated Member of Parliament.Crafted and collaborated on legislation pertaining to crucial areas such as health insurance, authors' rights, and pharmaceutical reimbursement to ensure comprehensive coverage and equitable outcomes.Championed successful negotiations with governmental bodies and administrative entities, facilitating the progression of proposed bills and fostering legislative advancement.Delivered compelling public addresses at various forums, including meetings, conferences, events, and esteemed international platforms such as the United Nations.Supervised and mentored a proficient team of three individuals to cultivate a collaborative and productive work environment whilst achieving collective goals.Cultivated extensive network within the professional ecosystem through adept negotiation and collaboration with esteemed organisations and intermediaries.

Kuurne, Vlaanderen, België

Ghent

Conducted PhD research in public policy and political decision-making, specialising in the dynamics of political crisis management and the efficacy of inquiry committees.Published and contributed to academic works elucidating findings from extensive research on political crisis management and the role of inquiry committees in crisis mitigation.Showcased scholarly work at prestigious academic conferences and events, disseminating research outcomes and engaging in intellectual discussions with peers and field experts.Lectured courses on Political Decision-Making and Federalism, enhancing students' comprehension through interactive lectures, discussions, and practical exercises.Provided vital support as a research and teaching assistant, guiding and mentoring students, fostering academic development, and assisting in research efforts to advance knowledge in public policy and political science.

Waregem, Vlaanderen, België

Management of the external affairs service of the city municipalityCoordination of the social, youth, culture, sports, events, and tourism services and teamsPeople management of 12 peopleResponsible for public policy preparation and implementation in these fieldsResponsible for KPI's and budget in these fieldsResponsible for administrative representation of the city council in regional networks and platforms

Doctor Of Science, Politieke Wetenschappen

PhD-research on public policy and political decision-making. Topic: political crisis management and committees of inquiry. Academic.

Management Summer School

General Management summerschool in Bordeaux,France.

Master, Political Science

Secondary School, Economie-Moderne Talen