Meet Our Global Office Team

At VVOB, our people are our greatest strength. Our diverse team brings expertise, creativity, and a shared commitment to ensuring quality education for all. Together, we connect ideas and action, collaborating across disciplines, countries, and cultures to make learning inclusive and transformative. Meet the Global Office team below and explore each country page to get to know all our teams..

Global Leadership Team

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Sven Rooms

General Director
sven.rooms@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sven-rooms-560a4935/
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Tom Vandenbosch

Global Director of Programmes
tom.vandenbosch@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tvandenbosch/
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Koenraad Van Den Steen

Global Director of Finance
koenraad.vandensteen@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/koenraad-van-den-steen-ab321759/
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Jasmien Claes

Global Director of HR
jasmien.claes@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmienclaes/
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Christine Redmond

Global Director of Engagement and Communication
christine.redmond@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmredmond/

Programme Department

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Maud Seghers

Global Strategic Education Advisor
maud.seghers@vvob.org
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Stefaan Vande Walle

Global Strategic Education Advisor
stefaan.vandewalle@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaan-vande-walle-b9b83126/
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Inge Vandevyvere

Global Strategic Education Advisor
inge.vandevyvere@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingevandevyvere/
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Hans De Greve

Global Strategic Education Advisor
hans.degreve@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansdegreve/
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Jef Peeraer

Global Strategic Education Advisor
jef.peeraer@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefpeeraer/
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Oyindamola Johnson

Global Proposal and Project Developer
oyindamola.johnson@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/oyindamolajohnson/
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Sharon Schroen

Global Strategic Advisor Research
Sharon.Schroen@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-schroen-85a3269b/
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Kristine Smets

Global Strategic Advisor M&E
Kristine.Smets@vvob.org
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Sofie Tack

Grants Coordinator
Sofie.Tack@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofie-tack/
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Dimitrios Charmpis

Grants Coordinator
Dimitrios.Charmpis@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitrios-charmpis/
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Kevina Mugwe

Global Strategic Advisor Partnerships
kevina.mugwe@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevina-mugwe-0812b125/
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Rory Healy

Global Strategic Advisor Partnerships
Rory.Healy@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-healy/

Support Departments

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Lara Knops

Logistics Officer
Lara.Knops@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-knops-22869599/

Finance and Operations Department

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Han Dinh

Accountant
Han.Dinh@vvob.org
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Nancy Smets

Accountant
nancy.smets@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-smets-996267100/
Phuong Ang is smiling with her arms crossed. She is wearing a white cardigan over a colorful patterned shirt. In the background, there are some green plants.

Nguyễn Phu'o'ng Anh

Financial Controller
Phuonganh.n@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phuonganhn/
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Ester Joosten

Legal Advisor
Ester.Joosten@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ester-joosten-16706ab2/
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Sijal Kumar Joshi

IT Advisor
Sijal.Joshi@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sijaljoshi/
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David Okello

Internal Control Advisor
David.Okello@vvob.org

HR Department

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Sarah Laevens

HR Advisor
Sarah.Laevens@vvob.org
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Charlotte Perrichot

HR Officer
Charlotte.Perrichot@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotteperrichot/
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Liselotte Van de Casteele

HR Officer
liselotte.vandecasteele@voob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liselotte-van-de-casteele-32907b226/

Communication Department

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Nataša Ivačić

Communication Advisor Global Projects
Natasa.Ivacic@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-ivacic-37546613/?originalSubdomain=be
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Britt Michem

Communication Advisor Digital Media
Britt.Michem@vvob.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-michem-336156152/
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Naomi Goldschmidt

Communication & Logistics Officer
naomi.Goldschmidt@vvob.org