Peter Vanham

Peter Vanham Peter has a account Author. Head of Chairman’s Communications and International Media Council at World Economic Forum Geneva Area, Switzerland 500+ connections Contact info World Economic Forum Columbia University in the City of New York About I write on the world economy and its most inspiring leaders, and help others do the same. As Head of the International Media Council of the World Economic Forum, I bring together the editors-in-... see more Featured No alt text provided for this image Portfolio at World Economic Forum World Economic Forum Peter Vanham is Senior Media Manager at World Economic Forum. Previously, he was reporting on emerging markets for Financial Times. You can find all his articles here. Activity See all 3,060 followers No alt text provided for this image Love this update. I may have read all the science behind it, but you explain it in such a clear and convincing way. Thank you Nick! Peter commented No alternative text description for this image It was such a pleasure to continue bringing the stories and lessons from “Before I Was CEO” to a live audience. Rick Goings, who went from being near homeless and selling encyclopedia door to door, to one of the longest and most successful tenures as CEO of Tupperware, shared his insights with us. Thank you! Peter shared this 10 Reactions 1 Comment No alt text provided for this image We have to fight Covid-19 everywhere, with everyone, and with the knowledge and tips needed for all population, proud to produce this show with Univision and PAHO. Peter shared this 4 Reactions No alt text provided for this image Very proud to have supported with World Economic Forum the creation of #JuntosEnCasa, a new show for those at home across the Americas, to inform them of best practices in hygiene and social distancing, and provide some artistic and musical inspiration in these challenging times. Amazing initiative of Enrique Acevedo at Univision Communications Inc. Together we can overcome! #covid19 Peter shared this 10 Reactions Experience World Economic Forum Company NameWorld Economic Forum Total Duration5 yrs 6 mos TitleHead of Chairman’s Communications and International Media Council Full-time Dates EmployedNov 2019 – Present Employment Duration7 mos LocationGeneva Area, Switzerland - As Head of Communications in the Chairman’s Office, support World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chairman in all his external communications - As Head of the International Media Council, help the world’s leading journalists and editors to engage with the World Economic Forum - As Head Writer, in charge of developing and writing our thought leadership on the world economy TitleLead Writer and US Media Lead Dates EmployedDec 2014 – Nov 2019 Employment Duration5 yrs LocationGeneva Area, Switzerland The World Economic Forum is an International Institution committed to improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation. - As Lead Writer, wrote articles and op-eds on globalization and leadership, and helped define and communicate our institutional stance on these topics. - As US Media Lead, managed our relations with US-based media from New York, and devised our media strategy for Financial Services, Investors, Technology Pioneers and Mobility initiatives. see less No alt text provided for this image China 2017 - Press Conference: Presenting the 2017 Technology Pioneers China 2017 - Press Conference: Presenting the 2017 Technology Pioneers No alt text provided for this image Mexico 2015 - The Connectors Project Engaging Economic Inclusion Roles in Mexico Mexico 2015 - The Connectors Project Engaging Economic Inclusion Roles in Mexico Uitgeverij Lannoo Book Author - “Brave Belgians” Company NameUitgeverij Lannoo Dates EmployedJan 2019 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 5 mos LocationNew York, New York “Brave Belgians” is a book about the life and work of ordinary and extraordinary “Belgian” entrepreneurs throughout the centuries. - Starting in Roman Times, and going all the way to 2020, the reader gets to know these men and women who shaped or contributed to the nature of Belgium and its people. - The book will be published by Lannoo in 2020 in Dutch, under the title “Dappere Belgen” and in French later on. Lannoo is Belgium’s largest and most well-known privately owned book publishing company. see less Wiley-Blackwell Book Author - "Before I Was CEO" Company NameWiley-Blackwell Dates EmployedDec 2015 – Present Employment Duration4 yrs 6 mos LocationGreater New York City Area "Before I Was CEO" is a book about the life and career lessons of leaders before they reached the top. - It was published by Wiley in the US (2017), and translated in Vietnamese and Korean (2018) - It includes the first-hand stories of the (former) CEOs or Chairmen of companies including Bain, Deloitte, Heineken, Nestle, Tupperware, Edelman, and leaders from LBS, NYU Stern, Wharton, and more … see more No alt text provided for this image Before I Was CEO - How to Attract and Retain Top Talent (HD) Before I Was CEO - How to Attract and Retain Top Talent (HD) No alt text provided for this image Before I Was CEO: Life Stories and Lessons from Leaders Before They Reached the Top Before I Was CEO: Life Stories and Lessons from Leaders Before They Reached the Top Financial Times Contributor Company NameFinancial Times Dates EmployedMay 2012 – Present Employment Duration8 yrs 1 mo LocationLondon, United Kingdom Contributing stories on 'beyondbrics', the emerging markets hub of the Financial Times. - First on M&A, start-ups, SWFs, economic trends, ao. - Now the occasional book review and oped Visit https://www.ft.com/stream/6627092e-51f4-3dc7-b6f5-2937e0fabb8b to read my articles. No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image King Baudouin Foundation Laureate of the Prince Albert Fund (USA) Company NameKing Baudouin Foundation Dates EmployedJan 2013 – Dec 2014 Employment Duration2 yrs LocationGreater New York City Area The Belgian Prince Albert Fund grant for intercultural entrepreneurship, provides grantees with a "real life MBA". More info: www.princealbertfund.be. - Started up Eddy Merckx Cycles USA, a manufacturer of high end road bikes, founded by the greatest cyclist of all times, Baron Eddy Merckx. - Managed the US operations for two years, doubling revenues and quadrupling the order book. - After completing my assignment, received a diploma from HRH King Albert of Belgium see less Eddy Merckx relaunches in the US - BikeRadar Eddy Merckx relaunches in the US - BikeRadar No alt text provided for this image Inside Eddy Merckx Cycles Inside Eddy Merckx Cycles Axel Springer SE Reporter, Global economics and finance Company NameAxel Springer SE Dates EmployedSep 2012 – Dec 2012 Employment Duration4 mos LocationBerlin Area, Germany + Zurich, Switzerland Switched careers from consulting to financial journalism. - Researched and reported finance stories from around the world (Norway state fund investments, Swiss companies in Myanmar, patent box in Benelux, China's outside M&A, etc) for Die Handelszeitung, the financial weekly newspaper of Axel Springer in Switzerland. - As an extension, worked with the International Business Development team at Axel Springer's headquarters in Berlin. see less Bain & Company Associate Consultant Company NameBain & Company Dates EmployedSep 2009 – Jul 2011 Employment Duration1 yr 11 mos LocationBrussels Area, Belgium Bain is a leading management consulting firm - In first year, worked on financial services and consumer cases in Belgium, The Netherlands, and France - In second year, was part of the "Private equity ring fence", active in M&A all over Europe, and "Consumer of the Future" project in France see less Via Verde VOF CEO Company NameVia Verde VOF Dates EmployedAug 2005 – Mar 2009 Employment Duration3 yrs 8 mos LocationLier, Belgium - Founded a company specialized in the maintenance and architecture of private and SME gardens. - By the third year, had several job students working for us, sub-contracted other firms for specialized tasks and a portfolio of owned assets by reinvesting gains in the company. - When graduating, liquidated the company, turned the clients over to a competitor. You can read an article on Via Verde below see less No alt text provided for this image Lierse studenten bouwen groenbedrijfje uit Lierse studenten bouwen groenbedrijfje uit Show fewer experiences Education Columbia University in the City of New York Columbia University in the City of New York Degree NameMaster of Arts (M.A.)Field Of StudyBusiness & Economics JournalismActivities and Societies: - Fulbright scholar - Best thesis in Business & Economics class - Elected by peers from 100 countries as President of International House The Master of Arts in Business and Economics program trains experienced journalists to go deeper and equips them with subject-area expertise, so they can explain complicated business and economics issues to the public. Students develop an intellectual grounding in their concentration that enables them to ask more informed questions, evaluate evidence for competing theories and produce sophisticated and nuanced stories. Columbia Journalism School is the oldest and most renowned J-School in the United States, best known for its annual Pulitzer Prizes KU Leuven KU Leuven Degree NameMaster of Science (M.Sc.)Field Of StudyEngineering Economics / Business Engineering The Master of Business Engineering prepares students to be an interdisciplinary manager with an extended problem solving toolbox and a holistic view on modern companies in today’s economic, legal and social context. Known as “Ingenieur de Gestion” in French Belgium, “Ingenieur Economique” in France, and “Wirtschaftsingenieur” in Germany, this Bachelor and Master study in Economics, Mathematics and Sciences is one of the most comprehensive academic degrees in Europe. During my studies, I was a co-founder of the MUN Society Belgium, the World Harvard Model of United Nations winning diplomacy team, and the President of the Business Engineers’ student council in 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of studies, as well as the elected representative to the Faculty Council and Acco book publishing company, the largest academic publisher in Belgium. Media (1) This position has 1 media No alt text provided for this image Master of Business Engineering (Leuven) Master of Business Engineering (Leuven) World Economic Forum World Economic Forum Degree NameExecutive Master's degreeField Of StudyGlobal Leadership The World Economic Forum's Global Leadership Fellows Institute selects every year 25 to 30 high quality candidates from 6000+ applications received annually to go through a structured executive academic 2-year curriculum delivered by top universities: INSEAD, London Business School, Wharton University, Columbia University, China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and THNK School of Creative Leadership. At the end of the programme candidates receive and Executive Master's degree, awarded by the World Economic Forum It consists of 11 academic modules spread across 2 years combined with intensive full time job learning, privileged access to the world’s foremost leaders and an extensive coaching and mentoring program. Modules include Design Thinking, Negotiation and Influence, Organizational Behavior, Public Speaking, Systems Thinking, Understanding Global Context and Trends, Managing Teams for Results. More info on https://www.weforum.org/communities/global-leadership-fellows/ Media (1) This position has 1 media No alt text provided for this image Global Leadership Fellows Global Leadership Fellows IESE Business School IESE Business School Field Of StudyAdvanced Management Programme Dates attended or expected graduation2018 – 2020 The Wharton School The Wharton School Degree NameCertificate seminarField Of StudySeminar for Business JournalistsActivities and Societies: Recipient of the Donald T. Sheehan International Fellowship For over four decades the Seminars have helped journalists gain a better understanding of key business and economic issues via intensive lectures conducted by senior Wharton School faculty. The flagship program features sessions on financial statement analysis, executive compensation, innovation and global markets Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg Degree NameCertificateField Of StudyGerman Language and Literature Dates attended or expected graduation2009 – 2009 Université catholique de Louvain Université catholique de Louvain Degree NameErasmus BelgicaField Of StudyBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralActivities and Societies: - Optimal Filter Solutions, entrepreneurial team that won an award winning business plan for new filter method for liquids. - Kot Latino, Student house and activities to promote South American language and culture Università di Pavia Università di Pavia Degree NameErasmus exchangeField Of StudyEconomics