Michelle is Belgian and holds a Master Degree in International Politics (ULB, Brussels) and a degree in translation (ISTI). She dedicated her long and rich professional life to education, technology, and development. She held various roles and senior positions both at the European Commission (DEVCO, CIS) for more than ten years, and at Microsoft, where she was European Union Business Development Manager Global Strategic Accounts for cooperation and development. She was one of the initiators of the EU-Africa Business Forum with Microsoft’s Chairman for Africa Cheick Modibo Diarra. She has consultancy for major companies based in Europe, working on new business models using ICT as enabler for socio-economic development. She is noted for enabling collaboration between cross-aid agencies, private sector organisations, NGOs and philanthropic organisations to facilitate access to education and technology in Africa.
Throughout her career, Michelle has combined with passion a distinguished career of business, philanthropic and humanitarian leadership. Both her career and her voluntary activities have reflected a commitment to improving the lives of others with a special interest in young people at risk and giving something back to international community.
At Phrenos, Michelle is in charge of Business Development for Africa.
Michelle speaks French, English, Dutch & Spanish