Frédéric Watelet

Available to hire

Language

French
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Consultant at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance consultant delivering communication and media planning services to mid- and long-term clients across media agencies, publishers and advertisers. Roles include communication and media planning, OOH consultancy, and leadership on diverse campaigns for brands such as Telenet, Aldi, Eurostar, Spadel, Proximus, and Toyota among others.
Lecturer at European Communication School (ECS)
January 1, 2012 - Present
Lecturer teaching modules on media planning and the evolution of the Belgian media landscape.
Lecturer at Université de Mons (UMons)
February 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016
Lecturer teaching 'Marketing of services' and 'Corporate Communication'.
Head of Insights at Auxipress
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017
Monitoring and analysis of brand visibility and reputation in digital and traditional media; coaching a team of analysts.
Media Manager (Advertiser) at Toyota Belgium (InchCape)
October 1, 2021 - July 31, 2023
Media management for Toyota and Lexus brands, coordinating media planning and campaign execution.
Client Services Director at Initiative Media Brussels
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Led client services, handling major clients (Neutrogena/J&J, Orange/Mobistar, Toyota) and managing teams to deliver integrated media campaigns.
Media Account Director at Initiative Media Brussels
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2005
Managed media strategy and plans for key accounts such as Orange (Mobistar) and Spadel; oversaw campaign delivery.
Senior Media Planner at Publicis
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Led media planning and buying for clients including L’Oréal and Renault; coordinated cross-functional teams.
Audiovisual Planner & Buyer / Media Planner at Initiative Media Brussels
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1999
Planned and bought audiovisual media; supported media planning across channels.
Self-employed / Freelance Consultant at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance consultant providing mid- and long-term missions for media agencies, publishers, advertising agencies and advertisers; roles include communication and media planning, strategy, and client/project management across multiple agencies and brands.
Communication Planner at EssenceMediacom
January 1, 2025 - Present
Communication and media planning for various clients as part of a freelance engagement.
Group Account Director at Wavemaker
March 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Group Account Director leading media strategy and planning for multiple brands within the agency.
OOH Consultant at GroupM OOH
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Out-of-home consultant providing strategic guidance for campaigns and client briefs.
Media Account at OMD
October 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Media account responsibilities for the client portfolio.
Media Consultant at Current Media
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Media consultant in charge of clients such as Durabrik, Kömmerling, …
Media Consultant at Studio Copain
April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Media consultant for the creative agency, handling client Extrashop.
Media Strategy & Planning at Space Media
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Building media strategies for FCA Group (automotive) campaigns.
Media Strategy & Planning at Wavemaker
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Building media strategies and media plans for brands such as Henkel, Sofidel, Mutti, …
Media Planner / Strategist at Wavemaker
July 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Building media strategies and media plans for a range of brands.
Media Manager at Toyota Belgium (InchCape)
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Advertiser: Media manager for Toyota and Lexus.
Client Service Director at Initiative Media Brussels
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2011
Client service director overseeing multiple accounts (Neutrogena, Orange, Toyota) and leading teams.

Education

Master in information, communication & advertising at IHECS
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1992
Humanities (Economy – English) at Collège Saint-Hubert (Brussels)
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1988
Master in information, communication & advertising at IHECS
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1992
Humanities (Economy – English) at Collège Saint-Hubert (Brussels)
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Telecommunications