Nicolas Denef
About Nicolas Denef
Nicolas Denef serves as the Global Marketing Director at IBA, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in product management and marketing within the healthcare and medical devices sectors, having held various roles at IBA and Opinum S.A.
Current Role at IBA
Nicolas Denef serves as the Global Marketing Director at IBA, a position he has held since 2022. He operates from the Brussels Metropolitan Area and is responsible for overseeing global marketing strategies and initiatives. His role emphasizes organizational growth and enhancing business performance, particularly in high-pressure, customer-facing environments.
Previous Experience at IBA
Denef has extensive experience at IBA, where he held multiple roles over a span of several years. He was the Director of Product Management from 2018 to 2022, and prior to that, he served as the Emerging Therapies Director for one year from 2021 to 2022. His earlier positions included Product Manager from 2010 to 2015, Business Development Manager in 2010, Field Engineer from 2004 to 2007, and System Engineer from 2007 to 2008. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the company's operations.
Career at Opinum S.A.
Before his current role at IBA, Nicolas Denef worked as the Chief Marketing Officer at Opinum S.A. from 2015 to 2017. In this capacity, he focused on marketing strategies that aligned with the company's objectives, contributing to its growth and market presence in Belgium.
Educational Background
Denef has a solid educational foundation in engineering and business. He studied Telecommunications Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya from 2002 to 2003. He also earned a Master of Science in Electronics and Telecommunications from Université catholique de Louvain, completing his studies from 1999 to 2004. Additionally, he pursued an MBA at IMD in 2009, which he completed in 11 months, further enhancing his expertise in business administration and management.
Expertise and Skills
Nicolas Denef possesses expertise in building agile software teams, particularly within the healthcare and medical devices sectors. He has a proven track record of developing and financing ideas and businesses through strategic partnerships. His skills include creative problem-solving and a focus on improving business performance, which are essential in high-pressure environments.