Nathalie Vlaemynck is new Vrije Universiteit Brussel spokesperson

New-look press team in the starting blocks for academic year 22-23

15/09/2022

Brussels, 15 September 2022 - The Vrije Universiteit Brussel has appointed
Nathalie Vlaemynck as its new spokesperson. She succeeds Sicco
Wittermans, who is taking up a new challenge within the VUB
Communications team as editor external communications and news. VUB
warmly thanks Sicco for his years of dedication and wishes him every
success in his new position.

Nathalie Vlaemynck has worked in various communication functions at SNCB Europe and Lantis, gaining valuable experience in digital communications, copywriting and
social media management. In 2020, she returned to her alma mater, VUB,
where she started working as a communications officer. As of today, she
is the university’s spokesperson.

Strengthened press operation

In addition to a new spokesperson, VUB’s Press and PR team has been
reinforced by senior advisor corporate communications and rector
communications Peter Van Rompaey and by Frans Steenhoudt. An
archaeologist with a passion for science, combined with years of
experience as a journalist, Frans takes charge of press communications
relating to science and research. He will work with Lies Feron, a
permanent member of the press team. Sam Jaspers (not in the group photo)
supports the press team as press relations officer.

The Press and PR team is part of the VUB Marketing and Communication
department.

Ann Van Driessche, director of marketing and communications,
head of the Press and PR department and manager of crisis
communications: “We are underpinning our mission as an urban engaged
university, the strong growth of the university and the
internationalisation of VUB in the context of EUTOPIA and scientific
research with a strengthened and complementary team of communication experts in both traditional and digital media. I thank Sicco Wittermans for his valuable contribution to the press operation and wish him, Nathalie, Lies, Frans, Peter and Sam every success.”