Pieter de Smet

Pieter De Smet has a diverse work experience, spanning roles in various companies and industries. Pieter began their career as a Marketing Coordinator at Colmar NV - SAS Crocodile from August 2008 to May 2011. Pieter then moved on to Corelio, where they worked as the Coordinator of Sports Sponsorship from May 2011 to August 2013. Following this, they joined Mediahuis nv in November 2013, where they held multiple positions, including Digital Marketing Manager for Het Nieuwsblad and Digital Manager for Het Nieuwsblad, focusing on the digital strategy and transformation of the company. Pieter later became the Platform & Products Director, overseeing customer experience, vision, and strategy for shared products and platforms within the Mediahuis group. In addition to their time at Mediahuis nv, Pieter also served as the Vice-chairman of the board of directors for CC De Werf Aalst, a non-political role they held from December 2019 onwards. Currently, Pieter holds the position of Head of Product at Accent Jobs, a Belgian employment specialist under House of HR, where they manage the "temp to perm" employment process.

Pieter De Smet has a diverse educational background. Pieter began their education at VLEKHO Business School Brussel in 2003 and obtained their Master's Degree in Business Economics with a specialization in Marketing in 2007. During this time, they also pursued a Master's Degree in Business/Managerial Economics at Université Pierre Mendès-France (Grenoble II) from 2005 to 2006.

After completing their Master's Degree, Pieter De Smet continued to expand their knowledge and skills through various certifications. In 2015, they obtained the certification in "Essentials in strategy" from Vlerick Business School. In 2016, they achieved the certification in "Project Management Excellence" from Belgium.

In recent years, Pieter De Smet has further honed their expertise with additional certifications. In 2020, they obtained the certification in "Behavioural Design Fundamentals" from SUE | Behavioural Design and the certification in "Strategic Thinking" from LinkedIn.

Furthermore, Pieter De Smet is currently pursuing the Product Management Executive Program at INSEAD, which they began in 2021. This program specializes in product management, adding to their existing knowledge and skills in this field.

Overall, Pieter De Smet has a well-rounded education history, with a focus on business economics, marketing, and product management. Pieter keeps up with the latest industry trends and continuously enhances their professional qualifications through certifications.