Johan Merlevede

Experience

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  Xerox Belgium/Lux

  Jun 1987 - Sept 1998

  • Product/Business/Country Manager Office Document Products

    Jan 1994 - Sept 1998

  • District Sales Manager

    Jan 1992 - Dec 1993

  • Sales Training Officer

    Jan 1989 - Dec 1991

  • Major Account Sales Executive

    Jun 1987 - Dec 1989
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  Belgacom (now Proximus)

  Oct 1998 - May 2007

  • Marketing Communications Director

    Jun 2005 - May 2007

  • Marketing Director mass market

    Feb 2003 - Jun 2005

  • B2B Marketing Manager

    Apr 2000 - Feb 2003

  • Market Manager Corporate

    Oct 1998 - Mar 2000
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  Uitgeverij Van In (Part of Sanoma Learning)

  Feb 2008 - Jun 2012

  CEO
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  Sanoma Learning

  Dec 2011 - Apr 2016

  Head of Strategy, PMO Office and Business Development

  • Chief Transformation Officer

    Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Chief Commercial Officer

    Dec 2011 - Dec 2013
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  Leuven MindGate

  May 2016 - Dec 2021

  Managing Director

  Our mission- Position the Leuven region internationally as the knowledge region at the pinnacle of health, high-tech and creativity, where it is ideal to work, invest, study and live- Strengthen the ecosystem by enhancing interdisciplinary interaction, facilitating innovative companies and international talentLeuven MindGate is an integrated network of companies, local government and knowledge institutions aiming to guarantee in the area of Leuven sustainable development, innovation and wealth and also to strengthen the core activities of each partner of Leuven MindGate. Show less

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  Brewhouse

  May 2018 - Jun 2022

  Co-Founder and board member

  Brewhouse - bringing scale-up leaders together.Brewing momentum powered by Leuven MindGate and an initiative from i&i, Haystack, Leuven Mindgate and Cronos Leuven.With the largest University of Belgium woven through its fabric, its location at the heart of Europe and its vibrant talent pool, Leuven is a breeding ground for entrepreneurship & sustainable growth. Brewhouse acts as the line that connects the dots: fertilizing the breeding ground, selecting the perfect ingredients & creating the right climate to help brewer-entrepreneurs build out world-class enterprises in a technological universe. Our brew master stands ready for scale-ups and established companies looking to fuel momentum & overcome bottle neck challenges. Helping with issues ranging from process redesign to your company’s culture, our brew master is always looking to spark growth engines & helping to make sure the kettle never boils over. Aside of the personal approach, the key ingredient we will look for is collaboration between you and other Brewhouse connections to gain the traction you are looking for… Show less

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  White Circus

  Jan 2022 - now

  Founder & senior coach

  Team coach and executive coach. We founded White Circus to improve results of (innovative) companies that are not into status quo, by working with teams, executives and managers.