Ann Van Wetteren
About Ann Van Wetteren
Ann Van Wetteren is a Senior Concept Developer at Condé Nast, where she has worked since 2021. With a diverse educational background and extensive experience in concept development, she focuses on creating engaging social spaces that enhance human connection.
Work at Condé Nast
Ann Van Wetteren has been serving as a Senior Concept Developer at Condé Nast since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing innovative concepts that enhance the brand's offerings. Her work involves collaboration with a diverse range of experts, artists, and designers, specifically selected for each project. This collaborative approach allows her to integrate various perspectives and skills into her concept development process.
Education and Expertise
Ann Van Wetteren has a diverse educational background. She studied at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in European Ethnology from 2014 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology & Sociology from Université libre de Bruxelles, completed in 2016. Additionally, she pursued design studies at Hasso Plattner Institute, achieving a qualification in Design Thinking, and completed an MBA Essentials program at The London School of Economics and Political Science in 2020. She is also a certified NLP Master Coach, having completed her training at Business NLP Academy in 2020.
Professional Background
Before joining Condé Nast, Ann Van Wetteren held various positions in the hospitality and design sectors. She worked at 25hours Hotels as a Concept & Project Developer from 2017 to 2022, where she contributed to the development of hospitality concepts. Prior to that, she served as a Concept & Product Scout at Pall Center Exploitation SA from 2016 to 2017. Her career began at Pall Center Exploitation SA, where she worked for 28 years in a family business role. She briefly worked as an Editor & Host at ilovetravel in 2021.
Achievements in Interior Design
Ann Van Wetteren has played a significant role in shaping the interior design and hospitality offerings for several restaurants. Her work emphasizes a holistic approach that draws inspiration from local, cultural, and aesthetic contexts. This methodology fosters curiosity and human connection, particularly in social spaces like hospitality and retail, where she combines her passion for people with unique service and experience combinations.