Willem Geelen

Willem Geelen currently serves as the Voorzitter Werkgroep Interbestuurlijk Samenwerken and Smart Region Officer at Digitaal Vlaanderen, where responsibilities include program management for the Smart Region Office, facilitating collaboration between Smart City initiatives, local governments, and companies. Previously, Willem Geelen held positions at Stad Antwerpen as a Policy Advisor for Smart Mobility and as a coordinator for next generation technology at Digipolis Antwerpen. With experience as an Account Manager at Cronos Groep and Cronos Public Services NV focusing on digital transformation for local governments, along with advisory roles in ICT for the Vlaamse Overheid, Willem Geelen's career is marked by a strong emphasis on smart technology and public service. Education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from UC Leuven-Limburg and studies at KU Leuven and Sint-Pieterscollege Jette.