Thomas Leclercq

Thomas Leclercq has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and job roles. Thomas currently works at Viña Concha y Toro as the Sales Director for China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Central Asia. Prior to this, they held positions at the same company as Head of Global Travel Retail and Regional Manager for Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Before joining Viña Concha y Toro, Thomas co-founded and served as the Managing Partner of Belgasia Hospitality Ltd, a company focused on managing and creating casual dining restaurants. Thomas also worked as the General Manager at Galiena Pte Ltd. Additionally, Thomas has experience as a Franchise Consultant and Director at Third Place Limited, a franchise consulting firm based in China, and as a Product Manager at Sony Belgium, handling the Cybershot, Handycam, and Alpha brands. Thomas started their career at Unilever as a Brand Manager and also has experience in student associations promoting entrepreneurship.

Thomas Leclercq's education history includes the following:

- In 2022, they obtained the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

- In the same year, they also earned the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

- In 2013/2014, they received certification as a Certified Franchise Executive from the International Franchise Association, with a focus on Franchising.

- From 2004 to 2006, they pursued a Master's in Business and Administration from HEC - Ulg Business School, specializing in Management, Marketing, and Strategy.

- From 2001 to 2004, they completed their Bachelor's in Business Engineering from HEC - Ulg Business School, with a concentration in Marketing and Management.

- Thomas obtained their Secondary School Certificate from Collège Saint-Louis Liege in 2001, with a focus on Maths and Sciences.

In addition to their formal education, Thomas Leclercq has also obtained an edX Verified Certificate for Introduction to Global Hospitality Management from edX in 2015.