Kim Smets

Kim Smets is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in business development, sports management, and innovation advisory. Currently serving as a Business Developer Preventie at Helan. Helemaal welzijn. since January 2023, Kim also holds the position of Praktijkassistent Sport Management at the University Ghent's Department of Movement & Sports Sciences. Previous roles include bedrijfsadviseur at Team Bedrijfstrajecten vzw, innovatiefadviseur in zorg and LED-coördinator at Het Innovatiecentrum, and programmacoördinator onderwijs at Hogeschool Universiteit Brussel. Notable earlier experience includes serving as a onderzoekassistent at Ghent University, creatviteitscoach at Het Innovatiecentrum, and projectleider at Vlajo, focusing on entrepreneurship education. Kim began the career as a coordinator at Vlaamse Liga Gehandicaptensport, supporting sports clubs for individuals with disabilities. Academic qualifications include a Master in Lichamelijke opvoeding/Sport from Ghent University and a Postgraduate in Sport, Economy, and Communication from VLEKHO Business School Brussel.