Pieter-Jan Coessens

Pieter-Jan Coessens began their work experience in 2019 as an Intern Trade Invest at Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT). In 2019, they also worked as a Host at Basic-Fit. In 2020, they joined the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals, first as a European Operations Executive and then as the EU Corporate Coordinator, a role they currently hold.

Pieter-Jan Coessens completed their Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government at Université libre de Bruxelles from 2013 to 2018. Pieter-Jan then pursued a Master's degree in International Relations and Affairs from the same university from 2016 to 2018. Later, they attended the Brussels Diplomatic Academy from 2018 to 2019, where they obtained a Postgraduate degree in Economic Diplomacy.

In terms of additional certifications, Pieter-Jan Coessens obtained a C1 German Certificate from Goethe-Institut e.V. in July 2005. Pieter-Jan also acquired several online training certifications, such as "Foundations of Privacy and Data Protection" from IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals in September 2022, "Avoiding Phishing Scams," "Management: Top Tips," "The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship-Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now," "Customer Service: Problem Solving and Troubleshooting," "Time Management for Managers," "Tips for Better Business Writing," "Crafting Questions to Make Better Decisions," "Performance Management: Improving Employee Performance," "Phone-Based Customer Service," "Powerful Prioritization with the 80/20 Rule," and "Mistakes You Should Avoid at Work" from LinkedIn throughout 2022.