About us

The team at Weber Shandwick in Brussels is led by directors with a wide range of experience and deep knowledge of their specialist areas.
Paul Beyaert  

Paul Baeyaert, CEO Belgium, Chairman Consumer Practice EMEA
Paul has more than 20 years’ experience in strategic communications consultancy in corporate, B2B and consumer marketing communications. He is a skilled media trainer and a brand specialist for global brands.
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Contact: pbaeyaert@webershandwick.com

     
Laurent Chokoualé Datou  

Laurent Chokoualé Datou, Chairman, Public Affairs, EMEA
Laurent Chokoualé Datou leads Weber Shandwick's EU public affairs practice in Brussels and co-chair's the EU Public Affairs practice across Europe. Previously, he was general manager at Edelman The Centre and prior to that, he was vice chairman and managing director at APCO Worldwide for nine years.
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Contact: lchokouale@webershandwick.com

     
James Watson  

James Watson, Director Public Affairs
James Watson is a seasoned public affairs professional, with 12 years' experience in policy and advocacy in London, Brussels and Africa. He joined Weber Shandwick as director public affairs from IBF International Consulting where he worked for the last six months on government relations.
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Contact: jwatson@webershandwick.com

     
Paul Beyaert  

Sheila Redzepi, Director, Corporate Communications
Sheila has worked in corporate communications for over ten years with a particular focus on issues-driven media work. She specialises in developing and executing global communications strategies and reputation programmes for non-profits and multinational corporations alike.
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Contact: sredzepi@webershandwick.com

     
Paul Beyaert  

Emmy Mertens, CFO
Emmy joined the company in 2004, as CFO for Weber Shandwick Belgium. She is also in charge of the CMGRP shared service centre in Brussels, covering Belgium, France and the Netherlands. She has more than 15 years’ experience in financial management and started her career as tax advisor.
Contact: emertens@webershandwick.com

     

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