FINN expands with arrival of Laurent Willaert (Febiac), Liesbet De Keersmaecker (Natuurinvest), Celien Van Hoeymissen and Théodosia Coussée

Brussels, September 8, 2022 - FINN continues its strong growth in 2022. In the past few weeks, the firm welcomed Laurent Willaert (Febiac) and Liesbet De Keersmaecker (Natuurinvest). Kristien Vermoesen, managing partner FINN: "With these new team members, we continue our purpose: we want to boost today's most influential and innovative stories."??

As of September, Laurent Willaert (former director of public affairs at Febiac) will strengthen FINN's public affairs team as associate director. Laurent started his career as a consultant and then worked in-house (RWE) and within the context of the automotive federation Febiac.??

Raf Weverbergh, managing partner FINN: "Laurent has already practiced public affairs from every perspective - as a consultant, as a client and within a federation. Laurent is a passionate public affairs professional who can establish and develop quality contacts both nationally and at European level. His expertise in areas such as energy transition, sustainability and mobility are a perfect match for our customer portfolio. We already sense a keen interest among our clients for his expertise, especially in the run-up to the crucial 2024 elections."?

Laurent Willaert: "I have been following FINN for several years now. Their boldness and no-nonsense approach made working with Kristien and Raf a logical choice for me. I am happy to join FINN's team and I am looking forward to using this public affairs offering to allow FINN to expand further as the leading consultancy for strategic communications in Belgium."?

Liesbet De Keersmaecker (Natuurinvest): entrepreneurship and sustainability??

Liesbet De Keersmaecker also joins the agency as an account director. She began her career as a policy advisor and spokesperson in the political and governmental arena. She then moved on to Agentschap Natuur en Bos and Natuurinvest, where she combined the role of communications and marketing manager.??

Kristien Vermoesen: "Liesbet's interests closely match those of FINN: building brands around entrepreneurship, sustainability and purpose. Her drive to set things in motion makes the match with FINN complete."?

Liesbet De Keersmaecker: "I already knew FINN for a long time, and really wanted to come and work here because we share the same values. I was welcomed very warmly into the team here and am convinced that together we can achieve wonderful things."??

Young graduates: Celien Van Hoeymissen and Théodosia Coussée?

Finally, FINN stays true to its reputation as a scout for newly graduated talent. Celien Van Hoeymissen , former FINN intern and laureate of the first FINN Strategic Communication Cup in spring 2022, started working as a consultant on the 1st of September. A few days later she was joined by Théodosia Coussée , who also began as a consultant.??

Kristien Vermoesen, managing partner: "Our purpose is very clear: we believe that we have a role to play in pushing the most important and innovative stories of our time. That story resonates with clients and employees alike, resulting in substantial growth for the firm over the past year. With our new team members, we are ready for another interesting season."??

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Dutch version: https://finnnl.mustr.it/article/8465-finn-zet-sterke-groei-door-in-2022-met-komst-van-laurent-willaert-febiac-liesbet-de-keersmacker-natuurinvest-celien-van-hoeymissen-en-thodosia-cousse

French version: https://finnfr.mustr.it/article/8470-finn-poursuit-sa-forte-croissance-en-2022-avec-les-arrives-de-laurent-willaert-febiac-liesbet-de-keersmacker-natuurinvest-celien-van-hoeymissen-et-thodosia-cousse