Michel Kempeneers

Michel Kempeneers is an experienced professional in international affairs and export investment, currently serving as Directeur général - COO International Affairs at Wallonia Export & Investment Agency since January 2021. In addition to this role, Michel holds a position as an Administrateur at Liege Airport and a General Assembly Member at the European Trade Promotion Organisations' Association since June 2019. Previously, Michel was Inspecteur général - COO Overseas Export-Investment at Wallonia Export-Investment Agency from April 2015 to December 2020 and served as Director Asia-Pacific at Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment Agency from March 2008 to April 2015. Michel's career began at AWEX, where responsibilities included leading the regional center in Liège from 1999 to 2008. Michel holds a Master's degree in International Politics from ULB and completed studies at HEC Liège.