Kim Willekens

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Freelance brand & communications strategist for companies with more brilliant ideas than hours in a day. I help brands build a meaningful positioning and campaigns that people genuinely connect with.

About

Freelance brand & communications strategist for companies with more brilliant ideas than hours in a day.

I help brands build a meaningful positioning and campaigns that people genuinely connect with. With 6+ years of experience across European and Asian markets, I focus on translating insight into clear messaging, strong creative direction, and effective communications support.

I’ve led brand strategy and PR work for organizations ranging from fitness brands to food and wellness concepts, managed partnerships and regional expansion, and supported clients from strategy through execution. I also bring a deeper interest in human behaviour and performance—shaped by my background in digital marketing, multilingual business communication, and health & wellbeing education—so my work stays both strategic and human.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Languages

  • DutchAdvanced
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • RussianIntermediate
  • FrenchIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Consumer Goods
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 8 roles

Brand Manager · RED LINE Fitness Games (Malaysia)Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed and executed brand strategy across multiple markets; managed partnerships and supported regional expansion. Directed event execution as Race Director and handled PR and brand-related responsibilities as Brand & PR Manager.

Brand Manager · RED LINE Fitness GamesJan 2025 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed and executed brand strategy across multiple markets. Managed partnerships and supported regional expansion; directed event execution as Race Director and handled Brand & PR responsibilities.

Brand & PR Manager (Brand & PR) · Hello Fresh & Green Chef (Amsterdam)Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Led brand positioning and PR strategy to strengthen market presence in Belgium. Managed strategic brand influencer campaigns and partnerships, and launched the Green Chef niche brand in the Netherlands.

Brand & PR Manager / Brand Manager · Hello Fresh & Green ChefJan 2020 – Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Freelance Marketing & Communication ConsultantJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos
Digital Project Manager & Marketer · Mast Agency (Belgium)Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Digital Project Manager & Marketer · Mast AgencyJan 2018 – Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Account Manager · Bechtle Direct BelgiumJan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Master of Multilingual Business Communication (specialization in Dutch-English-Russian) · KU Leuven, Antwerp, Belgium2013 – 2017
Postgraduate degree in Digital Marketing · Digital Masters Academy (PXL Hasselt), Belgium2017 – 2018
Master of Multilingual Business Communication · KU Leuven2013 – 2017
Postgraduate degree in Digital Marketing · Digital Masters Academy (PXL Hasselt)2017 – 2018

Certifications and awards· 12

ERREPS 4 personal trainer (including MILO education & Hyrox coach certification)2030 – 2026
Body Image Coach certification2030 – 2026
Women's Health Training & Nutrition for Teenage Girls (Dr. Stacy Sims)2030 – 2026
Women's Training & Nutrition for Perimenopause and Menopause (Dr. Stacy Sims)2030 – 2026

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