Wouter Takes

Business Management Expert - Entrepreneur - Lecturer - Author

Wouter Takes is a seasoned professional with a strong background in media and publishing, having founded and operated his own publishing company and served in various managerial roles within the media, publishing, and educational sectors.

Currently, Wouter Takes is utilizing his entrepreneurial skills at Keesing Media Group, the largest publisher of puzzle magazines in Europe, where he is involved in developing the non-traditional retail channel and expanding the company's market reach across 12 countries and 7 languages.

His expertise lies in recognizing and capitalizing on business opportunities while combining creativity and content knowledge to drive results. Wouter Takes is passionate about the puzzle industry, which is a flourishing and stable market segment with a high level of engagement from the population.

With an educational background that includes pre-university education and a Bachelor's degree in Sport, Economics, and Communication, Wouter Takes brings a well-rounded skill set to his professional endeavors, evident in his roles such as Manager B2B New Channels at Keesing Media Group B.V. and previous managerial positions at prominent organizations like FC Klap and Top Sports Group.

Experience

Founder & Senior Business Development Consultant at WODAN & Co (August 2019 - Present)

Creative Entrepreneur at HAMP bvba (April 2011 - June 2023)

Education

Master, Law at Ghent University (2000 - 2005); Master, General Management at Vlerick Business School (2005 - 2006); Master in Public Management, Management at Universiteit Antwerpen Management School (UAMS) (2009 - 2011)