Michel J. Vandewalle

Michel J. Vandewalle is a Multidisciplinary Senior Executive with over 35 years of experience in media, communication, and marketing. He is highly interested in new and evolving media businesses and has a pioneering spirit with entrepreneurial experiences in media start-ups.

His skills encompass producing, managing, developing, designing, supervising, and financing various media-related projects such as movies, TV programs, music, events, TV formats, games, VR/AR, and 360 content. Michel excels in concept development for communication and advertising agencies, both online and offline.

With a keen focus on global business development and media business strategy, Michel has a track record of forming strategic alliances in the industry. His eclectic and transfusing-media mindset drives him to create, operate, and stimulate demand for innovative products and services.

Born in Belgium, Michel has lived and worked in Belgium, the U.S.A., and since 1991 he has been residing in Germany, initially in Hamburg and later moving to Munich in 2007. He is fluent in English, Dutch/Flemish, French, and German, making him a versatile communicator in multicultural settings.

Michel J. Vandewalle's contributions extend to his role as a media expert for the European community. He is the co-founder of Eyes & Ears and has served as a Jury Member for prestigious awards such as the International Emmy Awards in 2010 and the Golden Nymph Television Awards of Monte-Carlo from 2016 to 2020.