Short bio

Joris is a commercial engineer by training and also obtained a Master of Business Administration. After twelve years of business activity as a marketer (Alcatel, Belgacom, Barry Callebaut), he took on the challenge of passing on the marketing virus to the students of Odisee University College. As a lecturer, Joris teaches marketing, management and sales courses, and is also active in project and internship supervision. Over the years, Joris has developed a passion for entrepreneurship, which within Odisee resulted in responsibility as an anchor person for "encouraging entrepreneurship among students". Joris currently represents the Odisee University College within 'Broeikas' in Aalst. Broeikas is a unique initiative and partnership between Hogeschool Gent and Odisee together with the City of Aalst, to stimulate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship among young people.

• Broeikas: www.broeikas.be