Filip van Doorslaer

Filip Van Doorslaer has a diverse and extensive work experience in the sports events, media, communications, and marketing industry. Filip currently serves as the Managing Director at Malre, where they specialize in football operations, strategy, communications, and planning.

Prior to their current role, Filip worked for UEFA as a Football Operations Specialist and Venue Director. In these positions, they were responsible for various tasks such as training new Venue Directors, conducting stadium inspections, delivering assistance to Venue Director and Match Manager's workshops, and implementing VAR support. Filip notably worked with prestigious clubs like SL Benfica, Liverpool FC, Celtic FC, and Real Madrid Women.

In addition, Filip has also held roles at EURO 2020 as the Venue Marketing Services Manager, at Oud-Heverlee Leuven (OHL) as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and at the Royal Belgian Football Association as the Director of Marketing & Events. At the Royal Belgian Football Association, Filip was in charge of the commercial department and event delivery for national team games. Filip also played a crucial role in the non-sporting side of the Belgian Red Devils' participation in major tournaments like the FIFA World Cups and UEFA EURO.

Before entering the sports industry, Filip gained experience as the Project and Commercial Manager at HR Square, where they focused on advertising sales and organizing business events. Filip also co-founded Katapults, a start-up that facilitated campus recruitment and bridged the gap between companies and potential new joiners.

Overall, Filip Van Doorslaer's work experience showcases their expertise and involvement in various aspects of sports operations, marketing, and event management both in Belgium and internationally.

Filip Van Doorslaer's education history is as follows:

Filip attended the Katholieke Universiteit Brussel, Erasmushogeschool Brussel, Preschool Malderen, and STK, although specific start and end years or degrees in these institutions are not mentioned.

In 2002-2003, Filip enrolled in a Masterclass Sports Management at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, where they studied sports management.

From 2022 to 2023, Filip is expected to attend the University of Antwerp, specifically the Pro League Business School, to pursue a degree in sports business.

In 2021-2022, Filip attended Vlerick Business School for a program called "Take the lead: Digital transformation leadership" focused on digital leadership and resilience.