Laurent Jacobs

Laurent Jacobs has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Laurent served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Umedia, a position they held since November 2019. Prior to that, they co-founded and served as a Director at NILS Factory starting from July 2017. In addition, they held the role of Director at ASBL L'Envol - Collectif d'Entraide et de Réinsertion from January 2021 to June 2023.

Before their roles at Umedia and NILS Factory, Laurent worked as the Group Finance Director at [PIAS], where they had full responsibility for the finance function within the group. Laurent played a vital role in strategic projects such as mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. Laurent also led the implementation of the finance ERP project for the group.

Laurent's previous experiences include being a Teacher Assistant in Advanced Accounting at Université libre de Bruxelles from January 2013 to June 2016, and serving as the Shared Service Center Manager at HeidelbergCement Benelux from February 2011 to July 2013. In this role, they oversaw various financial reporting processes and managed a team of 35+ employees.

Laurent began their career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where they worked as a Senior Manager. During their time there, they specialized in group audits and consolidation matters, managing teams both domestically and internationally.

Laurent Jacobs has a strong background in finance and leadership roles, with experience in various industries, including film production, education, construction materials, and auditing.

Laurent Jacobs attended Université libre de Bruxelles from 1996 to 2001, where they pursued a degree in Applied Economics. Specific details about their field of study are not provided.