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Antwerp, Be

Antwerpen En Omgeving, België

imec is a trusted R&D partner of companies, startups and academia. Research and innovation are in the DNA of imec. Single point of contact for innovators and entrepreneurs who want to explore the potential of advanced technologies.I’m responsible for the imec.istart business development strategy. imec.istart is part of the venturing unit of imec and is recognized as the Nr 1 business accelerator in Europe (UBI Global) and the Nr 4 world. I create win-win partnerships between imec.istart, the corporate partners and our startups with a strong focus on innovation.In this role my duties and responsibilities are:- Build the bridge between our eco-system of startups and corporates - Support corporates with the execution of their innovation strategy with the help of startups- Introduce the imec.istart solutions and programs to corporates and show how they can contribute to their success- Establish valuable partnerships between imec.istart and corporates as industry partners for our program- Organize and execute startup scouting & matchmaking projects for corporates- Meet, support and inspire corporate leadership teams and explain how imec.istart can contribute in the execution of the innovation challenges - Participate in the execution and setup of the own imec.istart strategy- Represent imec.istart at events and industry forums- Coach start-ups

Woluwe - Mechelen

Mid 2016, BASE Company was acquired by Telenet. Joined the Telenet strategy department as VP New Business.Responsible for the New Business team and the Addressable TV Advertising team, having full P&L ownership.Responsibilities and Duties:- Identify adjacent markets to Telenet’s existing business- Work with the business units to define potential adjacent products or markets.- Coordinate activities across business units, work with different functions and Leadership team - Conduct growth engine exercises, assess potential new markets and identify potential targets- Actively suggest options for inorganic growth, contribute to the M&A pipeline- Lead strategic business development initiatives, implementing the company strategy.- Participate in the development, coordination and execution of the strategy- Use business validation tools (e.g. business model canvas) to define strategic options- Build business plans, make revenue projections, investments required and 3-5 year profit and loss- Coach and inspire teamSome key projects & achievements- First European roll out of ‘addressable TV advertising’ together with SBS –> Vier, Vijf & Zes TV - Research project on how to use signal strength of mobile devices to calculate the specific location- Active Belgian Mobile ID board member to establish launch of ‘itsme’ product in Belgium

Antwerp Metropolitan Area

Brussels Metropolitan Area

Brussels Area, Belgium

My responsibility with the New Business team was to discover, create and develop new business areas for BASE Company with the ambition to secure new revenue streams for the future.I was also responsible for the Market Intelligence team and the 3rd party services team for which I introduced a new strategy for Direct Carrier Billing.Responsibilities & Duties:- Identify adjacent markets to BASE Company’s existing business- Conduct market analysis, identify trends, estimate their impact and opportunities.- Lead strategic business development initiatives, implementing the company strategy. - Formulate recommendations for organic or inorganic growth, contribute to the M&A pipeline.- Market intelligence management for the company - Analyze competition, build market models to establish size of the potential market opportunity. - Use business validation tools (e.g. business model canvas) to define strategic options.- Work with the current business units to define potential adjacent products or markets- Provide updates to all major stakeholders, including EXCO.- P&L ownership- Represent BASE Company at national and international industry forums and events- Build business plans, make revenue projections, investments required and 3-5 year profit and loss- Coach and inspire team- Member of the BASE Company EXCOSome Key success projects:- Key stakeholder in the setup of the joint venture company 'Belgian Mobile ID - itsme'- Key stakeholder in the setup of the company Recneps with their B2B product Spencer- Partnership deals with Apple, Google, Microsoft for Direct operator billing

Brussels Area, Belgium

As Head of Commercial Operations I was in charge of several teams mainly supporting the marketing organizations within the commercial department.* Product Development team at BASE Retail. The Product development team is the bridge between marketing and ICT. Their mission is to translate commercial requirements into product specifications, handling full project management, including budget (capex) control and follow up/reporting of a project until launch.They are the main support unit for marketers with regards to products & services.* The Handset/Devices team of BASEThis team is responsible for the selection of smartphones, tablets and accessories for BASE Shop and ALLO TelecomThey take up the complete Product management role for handset and devices* Supply chain team at BASETeam in charge of supply chain management at BASE. This includes all activities related to SIM cards and scratchcards (purchasing, provisioning, stock control, go to market) as well as all transfers of merchandising material.This team is in charge of the replenishment and stock control of the BASE hardware towards captive channel.* Commercial Performance and Channel Communication Team: Team with 2 units - One in charge of all communication towards shops and dealers. This team is the main contact centre for all questions from BASE Shop towards HQThe other team is in charge of the commercial performance management system. Daily follow up on commercial KPI and reporting.* Go To Market teamThis team captures and follows up all commercial activities to be launched. They are in charge of building the commercial activity plan overview. * Strategic Projects : mainly related to Mobile internet - Data

Telecom Product & Services development Managing team and full responsibility to deliver products and/or projects within agreed time frame and budget

Partnerships with youth brands - e.g. MTV networks, JIM tvProduct management of JIM Mobile in BASEAcquisition , loyalty & retention actions P&L / Budget / ForecastCoach and inspire youth team at BASE

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

E.V.A. : joint venture between EMI Music, Virgin records and BMG Ariola. Market leader in music CD compilation concepts in Belgium.Responsible for daily company management and company P&LCreation of CD conceptsPartnerships with media (radio, TV)on CD concepts and advertisements.Contact with media & retail

Responsible for Marketing & Promotion of International artist music albums on EMI.Coach a team of product- & promotion managersCreate, implement and fine tune marketing plansContact with artist management & artistsContact with media & retailContact with concert promotorsMember of management team

Brussels Region, Belgium

Responsible for Marketing & Promotion of international artist music albums at PolyGram Belgium (now Universal Music Belgium).Coach & inspire the product- & promo managersContacts with media & retailContacts with artist management and artistsContacts with concert promotorsMember of management team

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

Several years of experience in producing and presenting radio shows on FM Radio stations.

Belgium