David Nassen supports partnerships, network organisations and, in particular, sector and member associations. He is active around strategy and organisational development and in project supervision where social impact is aimed at via the power of cooperation. A reasoned analysis and a strategic view are central. David works enthusiastically and connectively. Critical in analysis and strategic choices, soft in approach and …

With over  twenty years of experience in strategy, transition, and European policy, Björn supports organizations and regions in navigating complex transformations. He connects governments, businesses, and knowledge institutions and translates transitions into concrete implementation agendas. His track record includes smart specialization strategies, lobbying agendas, and large-scale programs such as SALKturbo and the Chemelot Circular Hub. With international experience and multilingual …

Eglė Valintėlytė is an analyst at IDEA Consult working on various European-level projects. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literary and cultural analysis, and a Master of Arts in Literary studies.

Dagje Boeykens is a consultant at IDEA Consult in the field of education and lifelong learning. In recent years, she built up expertise in carrying out qualitative research, in particular by conducting and analysing in-depth interviews and focus groups. She was also actively involved in policy-oriented projects at both Flemish and federal level.

Céline is currently a junior analyst at IDEA Consult, specializing in labor market dynamics and social integration, with a focus on quantitative methods. She applies her expertise to analyze key trends and challenges in these areas. Céline holds a Master’s degree in Population Sciences – Demography from UCLouvain, where she developed a strong foundation in demographic and social issues. Prior …

Daniela Kretz works as an Expert in the field of Innovation, Competitiveness and Sustainability at IDEA Consult and joined the team in July 2016. Within IDEA, Daniela works on a variety of projects related to technology deployment, the green and digital transition and interregional innovation. In these projects, she has experience in performing qualitative and quantitative analyses, stakeholder analysis and …

Justine joined IDEA as an Analyst in September 2024. Her passion for travel and tourism has led her to explore and live in diverse locations, both near and far away from home. Throughout her journeys, she has been consistently fascinated by the impacts tourism can have on communities, the environment, local economies, and personal transformation, observing both its positive and …

Alexander Lambrecht received his degree in Commercial Engineering from Ghent University (UGent), where he specialised in Operation Management. During his studies, he acquired a thorough knowledge of business processes and strategic management, which laid the foundation for his further academic and professional development. For his thesis, he programmed a simulation of the flow of goods through a warehouse of an …

Bart Van Herck is manager of the Regional and Urban Development department at IDEA Consult. In this role he has built up experience in Flemish and European impact measuring and policy evaluations. He is often called on for his expertise in local and regional development to assist on projects within regions, towns and districts. Bart Van Herck has a Degree …