Hi, I'm Johan Delissen. I am a marketing and communications professional with more than three decades of experience shaping brand stories, campaigns and productions across Europe. I have built and led production companies, steered internal and external communications for major retailers, and driven creative strategies for diverse brands. Since 2023 I am transitioning to new ventures in Spain, including a physical interior & lifestyle shop and luxury motor-travel experiences, while continuing to offer strategic marketing expertise to clients. My approach blends hands-on production know-how with a pragmatic, partner-focused mindset to deliver creative, measurable results.

Johan Delissen

Hi, I'm Johan Delissen. I am a marketing and communications professional with more than three decades of experience shaping brand stories, campaigns and productions across Europe. I have built and led production companies, steered internal and external communications for major retailers, and driven creative strategies for diverse brands. Since 2023 I am transitioning to new ventures in Spain, including a physical interior & lifestyle shop and luxury motor-travel experiences, while continuing to offer strategic marketing expertise to clients. My approach blends hands-on production know-how with a pragmatic, partner-focused mindset to deliver creative, measurable results.

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Hi, I’m Johan Delissen. I am a marketing and communications professional with more than three decades of experience shaping brand stories, campaigns and productions across Europe. I have built and led production companies, steered internal and external communications for major retailers, and driven creative strategies for diverse brands.

Since 2023 I am transitioning to new ventures in Spain, including a physical interior & lifestyle shop and luxury motor-travel experiences, while continuing to offer strategic marketing expertise to clients. My approach blends hands-on production know-how with a pragmatic, partner-focused mindset to deliver creative, measurable results.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Executive Producer at Uncle Bob
January 1, 2014 - August 31, 2023
Founded and led a photo and film production company, overseeing creative development, production planning, budgeting, client relations and project management across campaigns. Built a freelance network and managed end-to-end productions for a diverse client base. Company launched in 2014 and operated until 2023.
Account Manager at Marcom Services (Internal communication agency of Colruyt Group)
October 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Managed corporate marketing projects for internal communications, coordinating with stakeholders and delivering campaigns, content and events.
Project Manager Communicatie at De Lijn
March 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Led communications projects for a major public transport operator, coordinating internal and external communications, campaigns and stakeholder engagement.
Marketeer at Okay (Colruyt Group)
September 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Supported brand and marketing initiatives for the Okay supermarket network, executing campaigns and ensuring brand consistency.
Account Manager at CCX (Internal Communication Agency of Colruyt Group)
November 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
Managed internal and external communications for clients including Okay supermarkets, coordinating campaigns and stakeholder alignment.
Corporate Marketeer at Colruyt Group
February 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Rolled out a new corporate house style across the organization, aligning brand guidelines and communication assets.
Account Manager at CCX (Internal Communication Agency of Colruyt Group)
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014
Handled client Dreamland within CCX, coordinating internal communications campaigns and creative execution.
Brand Manager Private Labels at Colruyt Group
September 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Oversaw private label brands, developing positioning and product communications.
Marketing Manager Bioplanet at Colruyt Group (Bioplanet)
January 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Managed marketing activities for Bioplanet, driving product marketing and promotions.
Account Manager at CCX (Internal Communication Agency of Colruyt Group)
May 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Managed campaigns for Dreamland, Dreambaby and HR communications.
Account Manager at Darwin / BBDO
February 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011
Client management for Unilever; contributed to campaigns and concept development.
Account Manager at CCX (Internal Communication Agency of Colruyt Group)
June 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011
Served clients Belwind, Dats24, Collivery, Symeta with internal communications campaigns.
Producer at Mortierbrigade
July 1, 2009 - April 30, 2010
Produced campaigns for major clients, coordinating production teams and timelines.
Account Manager at Happiness Brussels
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Managed Toyota Belgium and Lexus Belgium accounts; oversaw campaigns and client relations.
Business Development at Universal Music Belgium
October 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009
Developed business partnerships in music marketing and distribution.
Account Manager at Duval Guillaume Modem
June 1, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Managed Nikon Europe and AXA Belgium accounts, contributing to brand campaigns.
Business Development in Scent Marketing at Scent Marketing (scents.be)
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Drove business development for scent marketing initiatives; launched in 2008.
Account Director & New Business Manager at Dentsu Brussels
February 1, 2002 - October 31, 2007
Led pan-European communication strategies and new business development for major clients such as Bridgestone Europe, Yamaha, Fujitsu Siemens, and others.
Corporate Sales Manager at Vivendi Universal (Scoot)
December 1, 1999 - February 28, 2002
Developed commercial partnerships between Vivendi Universal and agencies/advertisers for Scoot and online services.
Account Manager at VVL/BBDo
September 1, 1998 - November 30, 1999
Managed clients such as KBC, Carlsberg and Randstad Interlabor with advertising campaigns.
Account Manager at Air (Advertising Agency)
July 1, 1996 - June 30, 1998
Handled Mobistar, Philip Morris and RMB accounts; supported campaign development.
Sales Executive at VT4
June 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996
Sourced media space and sponsorship opportunities for the Belgian SBS channel VT4 with agencies.
Account Executive at DMB&B
January 1, 1993 - May 31, 1995
Managed clients including Pioneer Europe, Rhône-Poulenc and CERA Bank; supported campaigns.

Education

Bachelor in Applied Economics at Universiteit Hasselt
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991
Bachelor in Communication Sciences at Universiteit Gent
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods