An Hulsmans

An Hulsmans has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. In 2009, An worked as a Press and Communications Manager at Unia • Interfederal Centre for Equal Opportunities. From 2010 to 2016, An was a co-founder of Pic Nic Del Mundo, a catering company specializing in world cuisine. During this time, An was responsible for business and operational management, sales, and marketing.

In 2016, An sold the company and moved on to become a Creator of Opportunities & Chief Networking Officer at Netwerk Ondernemen vzw, where they focused on expanding the network of entrepreneurs in East and West Flanders and facilitating connections among them. An held this role until 2018.

Following that, An held various managerial positions such as Marketing & Business Development Manager at RISOLTO.be, Customer Experience & Business Development Manager at Quadrant Communications, and Sales & Marketing Manager at CrossCast Talent Pool. In 2018, An co-founded WineSense, a digital sommelier for wine retailers, where they served as a product owner and were involved in sales, marketing, and funding. An worked at WineSense until 2021.

From 2022 to 2023, An worked as a Recruitment & Employer Branding Manager at Tobania. Currently, An serves as the Branding and Ecosystem Lead at Legend Biotech since 2023. Additionally, An is a co-owner of Vakantiehuis De Zji, which began in 2021.

Overall, An Hulsmans has a strong background in business development, marketing, and entrepreneurship in various industries, including catering, technology, and biotech.

An Hulsmans has a diverse education history. In 2023-2024, they attended the T-shaped Academy, studying Performance Marketing. Prior to that, from 2020-2021, they pursued a Postgraduate Degree in Digital Marketing at HOGENT. In 2018-2019, An completed the Integral Coaching Essentials & Professional program at YourCoach BVBA, which is ICF-certified. In the same year, they also obtained a certification in Growth Hacking from Groeiatelier. An's earlier education includes a Sommelier Conseil degree from Syntra Midden-Vlaanderen from 2011-2014 and entrepreneurial training in hospitality (restaurateur) from 2008-2011, also at Syntra Midden-Vlaanderen. They obtained a Master's degree in Political Science and Government from KU Leuven from 1997-2001 and completed their Economics - Modern Languages degree at O.-L.-Vr.-Visitatie Leopoldsburg from 1991-1997. In addition to their educational background, An Hulsmans also holds a certification in "Excel with LinkedIn Recruiter Assessment" from LinkedIn, though the specific year of obtaining the certification is not provided.