Christophe Vande Walle
Dubai
Summary
Years of Sales & Marketing experience within the Financial Sector of which 11.5 years in Asset Management. Entrepreneurial spirit with proficiency in Business Development, Marketing and People Management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Director Benelux
Franklin Templeton Investments
10.2018 - Current
- Responsible for creating and driving the Retail business development strategy in the Benelux across various channels, with two direct Sales Manager reports.
AVP Financial Institutions
Franklin Templeton Investments
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Responsible for day to day and strategic Business Development of the Private Banking segment in Singapore
- Distribution lead for Private/Retail Banking and Insurance business development in the Philippines.
Distribution Sales Director
Franklin Templeton Investments
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Responsible for both the day to day and strategic Business Development of the Distribution clients/prospects in Belgium & Luxembourg.
Sales Manager
Franklin Templeton Investments
01.2011 - 11.2014
- Execute the sales plan to develop existing client relationships and actively seek new opportunities in Belgium.
Client Relationship Manager
BNP Paribas Investments Partners
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Establish and develop a portfolio of profitable client relationships within primarily the segment of Private Banking.
Marketing Campaign Manager
Fortis Investments
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Manage local and global marketing projects and create marketing campaigns.
International Account Executive Corporate Actions
Euroclear Bank S.A. Brussels
01.2003 - 06.2005
- Manage dedicated Corporate Actions accounts and maintain solid client relationships.
Client Commercial Analyst
Euroclear Bank S.A. Brussels
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Contact point for international Brokers and support daily transactions.
Education
Diploma in Interior Design -
The Interior Design Institute Singapore
09.2024
Master after Master Marketing Management -
Economische Hogeschool Sint-Aloysius
01.2007
Master in Languages -
Eramus University Brussels
01.2001
Erasmus Exchange Program -
Università degli studi Perugia
01.2000
Applied Economics -
Catholic University Leuven
01.1997
High School -
Sint-Leocollege Bruges
01.1994
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Thomson Datastream
- Morningstar
- Bloomberg
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 02/25/76
- Nationality: Belgian
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
Interior design and architecture, Travelling, sports and enjoying family time
Training
- Franklin Templeton Investments (internal), 2016, Hong Kong, China, Consultative Sales Skills
- Franklin Templeton Investments (internal), 2013, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Leadership skills + FT Academy 'Train the trainer'
- International Faculty of Finance, 2009, London, UK, The IFF School of Investment Management
- PRPi Limited Amsterdam, 2008, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Sales & Business Development
- Natural Training, 2007, London, UK, Advanced Presentation Skills
- PRPi Limited, 2006, Paris, France, Negotiations Skills
- PRPi Limited, 2005, London, UK, Effective business writing
Timeline
Retail Sales Director Benelux
Franklin Templeton Investments
10.2018 - Current
AVP Financial Institutions
Franklin Templeton Investments
02.2016 - 10.2018
Distribution Sales Director
Franklin Templeton Investments
11.2014 - 02.2016
Sales Manager
Franklin Templeton Investments
01.2011 - 11.2014
Client Relationship Manager
BNP Paribas Investments Partners
08.2008 - 01.2011
Marketing Campaign Manager
Fortis Investments
06.2005 - 08.2008
International Account Executive Corporate Actions
Euroclear Bank S.A. Brussels
01.2003 - 06.2005
Client Commercial Analyst
Euroclear Bank S.A. Brussels
01.2002 - 01.2003
Diploma in Interior Design -
The Interior Design Institute Singapore
Master after Master Marketing Management -
Economische Hogeschool Sint-Aloysius
Master in Languages -
Eramus University Brussels
Erasmus Exchange Program -
Università degli studi Perugia
Applied Economics -
Catholic University Leuven
High School -
Sint-Leocollege Bruges
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