Joran Lauwers

Joran Lauwers is a seasoned communications professional with expertise in media relations and public affairs. Currently serving as a Science & Business Communications Expert at VIB since May 2022, Joran is responsible for media and external relations, acting as a spokesperson for institutional affairs and coordinating scientific communications. Prior to this role, Joran worked as a Corporate Affairs Consultant at Whyte Corporate Affairs from February 2018 to May 2022, where responsibilities included executing communication strategies and managing crisis situations for various clients. Joran also served as a Communication Coordinator at Air Liquide from October 2017 to February 2018. Educationally, Joran holds an Advanced Master's degree in Multilingual Business Communication from Ghent University and a Master's degree in Literature & Linguistics (English & German) from the same institution, alongside a study period at Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg.