Abdel A. possesses extensive experience in business development, education, and partnership management across various industries. Currently serving as an Audit & Controle at VLAIO since February 2024, Abdel previously held the role of Partnership Manager at Whale, focusing on building a robust partner ecosystem to support business growth. As a lecturer at Syntra Midden-Vlaanderen, responsibilities included coaching future entrepreneurs in areas such as digital marketing, personal branding, and website development. Prior roles encompass business design at InstaDuo Company and OmniRetail Company, where project management and opportunity identification were key focuses. Abdel's career also includes sales management at Euromonitor International and co-founding a start-up for e-commerce strategies. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in International Relations & Conflict Management from KU Leuven and a Master's in Business Economics - International Business from VLEKHO Business School Brussel.