Lieven Vermaele

Lieven Vermaele is an executive director at VRT, where they oversee partnerships, commercial strategies, and operational management, contributing significantly to the organization's annual budget through various revenue streams. With over 20 years of experience across media, telecommunications, and technology sectors, they previously held leadership roles including CEO of SDNsquare, where they spearheaded groundbreaking technology solutions for major international events like the Olympic Games. Lieven began their career at VRT, playing an essential role in its early digital transformation, and subsequently led technology initiatives at the European Broadcasting Union. They hold multiple governance positions and advanced degrees in engineering and business management.