Michaël Thys

Michaël Thys has diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Michaël started their career as a professional handball player at VfL Handball Gummersbach GmbH from July 2004 to June 2005. After that, they joined Vlaamse Handbalvereniging as an elite coach and team coach for handball, where they worked from 2005 to 2020. Concurrently, they also served as a national coach and team coach for canoe polo at Vlaamse Kano & Kajak Federatie from 2015 to 2019.

In 2006, Michaël joined MENARINI Group, where they worked for a long time till 2020. Michaël started as an Account Manager from July 2006 to September 2012 and later became a District Sales Manager from October 2012 to July 2020. Currently, they are working as the Country Manager Belgium at Hiflow (Expedicar) since July 2020. This extensive experience in sales, coaching, and management showcases Michaël's expertise in various fields.

Michaël Thys obtained a Master's degree in Physical education and sports management from Ghent University, completing their studies from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, Thys has acquired several certifications over the years, including "Financial management for non-financial managers" from NXT-PRO in March 2020, "Growth mindset" from Studytube B.V. in March 2020, "Process communication" from Kahler Communications, Inc. in 2019, "Being and leading in a VUCA world" from Training & Coaching Square bvba/sprl in 2018, "Priority management: increase effectiveness" from ZENIT Training, Consultancy & Coaching nv in 2016, "Engaging on the path to mastery" from Resourcement Centre Van de Walle in 2014, "Management styles: situational leadership" from Mercuri International Group in 2013, "Coaching and counseling" from Mercuri International Group in 2012, "Verbal vs non-verbal communication" from Penta Management in 2011, "Negotiation skills" from PROCOM BELGIUM in 2010, "Trainer A" from Vlaamse Trainersschool in 2010, and "Social styles" from Mercuri International Group in 2008.