Simon Vanooteghem

Simon Vanooteghem has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Simon is currently the Director of Sales & Marketing at Yields.io, a FinTech company that utilizes AI for continuous model testing and validation. Before that, Simon worked at Materialise as a Business Development Manager, where they played a pivotal role in establishing 3D Printing Labs in University Hospitals and managing software projects within the EMEA region. Simon also handled territory management through distributors in the Middle East and Turkey and supported the French Sales office. Prior to Materialise, Simon served as a Business Development Analyst at Bekaert, assessing new business opportunities and presenting business cases. In addition, they worked as a Visiting Researcher at Universidad Panamericana and as a Project Manager/COO at Click Labs, where they coordinated the development of mobile apps and managed client relationships. Overall, Simon's experience showcases their expertise in sales, business development, project management, and market analysis.

Simon Vanooteghem obtained a Master's Degree in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Antwerp Management School in the academic year 2013-2014. Before that, they completed another Master's Degree in Business Economics at KU Leuven from 2007 to 2012. In their earlier education, Simon attended Don Boscocollege Kortrijk from 2001 to 2007, focusing on Sciences - Mathematics. Additionally, Simon has obtained several additional certifications throughout their career, including "Negotiate for Success" from Vlerick Business School in November 2019, "Explorer 30 diving certificate" from Dive Raid S.E.A in January 2018, and "Digital Marketing" from Digitaal Atelier powered by Google / IAB Europe in April 2016.