Marlies De Clercq

Marlies De Clercq is an experienced marketing and communications professional with a strong background in business development and event management. At Sioen Industries, Marlies served as a Market Research Consultant, focusing on the development of a go-to-market strategy for green walls and conducting market analysis. Subsequent roles at Microsoft included Marketing & Communications Manager for Western Europe, where data analysis from events provided insights for future initiatives, and as Tech-Audience Events Lead, overseeing a regional team and managing community engagement across 12 countries. Marlies also held the position of CMO for Belgium and Luxembourg, leading a local marketing team to enhance brand visibility. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Business Economics: Marketing from Ghent University and a Master's degree in Marketing Management from Vlerick Business School.