Anne-Fleur is a multilingual professional with 15+ years of experience in events and communication. She grew up in Paris before moving to London, Hong Kong, Rome and has now been living in Brussels for 10 years.

She graduated from the London School of Economics with a MSc in History of International Relations, and from Université Paris II – Panthéon Assas with a MSc in Banking & Finance. In 2020, at INSEAD, she completed a certification in “Design Thinking and Creativity for Business”, as well as one in “Leadership in a Crisis”. She is also a certified Online Meeting Designer, and Jury member of the Meeting Design Institute.

Since joining Phrenos in 2017, she has been part of 5 editions of the “European Development Days” for DG DEVCO. She has extensive experience in organising international events, such as the “Climate Innovation Summit” for Climate-KIC in Milan (2017) and several meetings for the Belgian Ministry of the Interior in London, Madrid, Helsinki and Copenhagen (2019). She was the Event & Secretariat Manager for the “EU Cities for Fair and Ethical Trade Award” for the 2021 edition (ITC/DG Trade).

She currently is the Project Director of the “European Green Capital and European Green Leaf Awards’ Secretariat and Network Support” (DG ENV) and the Events Team Leader for the Logistical & Communication Support for Networking Activities of the CAP (Lot 4) for DG AGRI.

She is also the Account & Event Manager of the “Professional Event Management Services Framework contract” (BEREC) and for a “Communication & Events Services Long Term Agreement” for UNICEF, and she is leading Phrenos’s Events Team.

She regularly coordinates EU tenders’ submissions and acts as the agency’s proofreader.

Languages: French, English, Italian and German.

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

Marcello joined the Phrenos communication in 2020 and quickly became the go to person for all things digital. Before joining Phrenos, Marcello worked as a communication professional with UNCDF, the University of Venice as well as in private companies.

He holds a MA’s degree in International trade from Ca Foscari University of Venice a MA’s degree in communication science from the Vrije Universiteit of Brussels.

After a brief career in international trade, he turned to its real passion: digital communication.

Languages: Italian, French, English, Russian, and a bit of Spanish

Beatrice joined Phrenos in 2024 as a Communication Trainee, bringing her background in languages and intercultural communication. She holds a BA in Languages from the University Ca’ Foscari of Venice and an MA in Languages and Communication from the Alma Mater University of Bologna.

Her passion for travel and cultural exchange has taken her on two Erasmus experiences: one in Leeds, UK, and another in Valencia, Spain. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, visiting museums and attending concerts. The only pain she wants in her life is pain au chocolat.

Languages: Italian, English, Spanish, and currently learning French

Maïmouna Gueye, who holds a Master 2 in International Business Management, was introduced to business at a very early age.
In 2018, she was awarded the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship by the US State Department, initiated by former US President Barack Obama, and completed two (2) months of leadership training at a university in Iowa.
Since 2012, she has hosted the Law and Economics columns on TFM, Senegalese television, to help people better understand the technical aspects of these fields.
Since 2019, she has been working with Phrenos as a consultant and project manager in Senegal.
Languages: French, Wolof, English.

Cindy has been a freelance graphic designer since 2021, with expertise in digital art direction and a solid background in graphic design.
Years of experience in the field have enabled her to cultivate an attentive approach to the sensitive world in which we live. She works with her clients on dynamic communications projects spanning print, web and events.
Therefore, Cindy adapts her creations to meet a variety of requirements, from social media and event visuals to icons, banners, videos, animations as well as slideshows, with a particular attention to detail.

Languages: French, English

Cécile joined Phrenos in 2023 as a Communication Officer after working at the European Parliament in Luxembourg.

She holds a Bachelor and a Master’s Degree in Translation and Cross-Cultural Communication from ISIT Paris with a specialisation in European mobility.

Passionate about languages and discovering new cultures, she has lived in Spain and Canada. She is also fond of music and literature and never loses an opportunity to attend a concert.

Languages: French, English, Spanish

After years working on making events happen on the ground as a steward, Francesco moved to help plan them at Phrenos.
He brings with him the volunteer experience at the International Short Movie Festival CinemìCinemà as part of the event organisers and as Art Director.
Francesco does not like to define himself as he is very reserved, yet sarcastic.
In his spare time he likes cycling, discovering ice cream recipes, and enjoying a good tv show.

Languages: Italian, English and French

Freshly graduated, Agathe holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sciences and a Master’s Degree in European Studies (Université de Lille). She has developed a keen interest in European Affairs, which is the reason why she decided to come to Brussels.

Agathe likes to define herself as genuine and optimistic with a love of learning!
Outside working hours, you can find her in Brussels’ museums or escaping into nature.

Languages: French, English, German

Eleonora is a dedicated Project Management trainee with a strong background in international relations and security politics. She holds a BA in International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of Trieste and has furthered her education by pursuing an MA in International Security. Eleonora has gained valuable experience through internships at an NGO and the regional administration, as well as through a volunteer activity at the World Food Forum at FAO, where she developed skills in project management, data analysis, and stakeholder communication.
Her multilingual abilities enhance her effectiveness in diverse environments. In her free time, she enjoys long walks, taking pictures of scenic spots in Brussels, and enjoying good food with good company.
Languages: Italian, English, French, and Spanish

Irene studied protocol, event organisation, and corporate Communication in Madrid. She is passionate about travel and cultural exchange. She lived in the U.S. for a year before moving to Brussels for her Erasmus and internship. She loves meeting people from diverse backgrounds and finding joy in new experiences. 

Irene is been dancing since she was a kid and plans to keep dancing well into old age—hopefully still with great moves! It brings vibrancy to her life, just like spending time with family and loved ones accompanied by good food and sun.
Languages: Spanish and English