Stijn Leysen has extensive experience in portfolio management and financial services, currently serving as the Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management Flanders at Degroof Petercam since 2011, following roles as Vermogensbeheerder and Senior Portfolio Manager. Prior experience includes working as a Private Banker at BNP Paribas Fortis from 2006 to 2011 and as a Financial Planning Consultant at Optima in 2005-2006. Stijn Leysen's educational background includes multiple degrees in management and political sciences from KU Leuven and Katholieke Universiteit Brussel, along with CFA Level I and Level II certifications from the CFA Institute.