The first Lunch Talk 2026: Women at the top!

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Our guests : the 3 Marketing Leadership of the Year category of the Belgium Marketing Awards winners : An Caers, Valérie Molitor and Aurélie Denayer.

  1. Exchange hosted by : Kristel Vanderlinden, strategist, futurist, marketing & Femtech innovation specialist.
  2. What will be shared and debated:
  • Aurélie, An, Valérie’s visions of the market and marketing in general
  • their careers and their strategies : what has led them to the top ?
  • what is leadership ? is it female? is it male ? how is it different?
  • being a woman at the top : a societal cause ?

The discussion during lunch will be held in several languages: French, Dutch and English (if we also have questions in this language).

An Caers

An is an experienced marketing and communications leader, known for driving growth, digital transformation, and high-performing teams across industries like finance, media (DPG Media), FMCG (Unilever, GB Foods), and social profit. In her current role as Head of Communications, Brand & Marketing at ING Belgium she drives the growth agenda of one of largest financial institutions in Belgium. She serves on boards promoting diversity and multimedia expertise for Women on Board and VAR/VRT. An is valued for her strategic vision, people management and in inspiring communication.

Valérie Molitor

With 25 years of experience at leading FMCG companies—including Sara Lee Douwe Egberts, Danone, Suntory Schweppes, and Groupe Bel—I have evolved from marketing roots to a holistic business leadership role. Passionate about food, I bring strong expertise in Food FMCG, spanning Dairy (Cheese & Yoghurt), Grocery (Coffee, Soft Drinks, Salted Snacks), and Plant-Based (non-dairy alternatives). Currently Global Brand General Manager for Boursin, I leverage a 360° perspective to drive strategy, execution, and team engagement across Benelux and international markets.

Aurélie Denayer

Aurélie is Branding, Communication and Media Lead at Proximus, where she shapes the group’s long?term brand architecture, communication strategy and media vision across all segments and markets. With more than 15 years of experience in telecom and FMCG, she combines strategic, creative and media expertise to steer integrated campaigns that build strong brands and deliver business impact.

Kristel Vanderlinden will moderate the session.

Kristel is a futurist and foresight consultant who bridges cultural trends with strategic business thinking to uncover future growth opportunities. Through her foresight consultancy work, she advises brands on how societal shifts can unlock new avenues for value creation. She is also a renowned keynote speaker and the author of EVAlutie, exploring how female innovation is reshaping markets and value creation.

Practical information

DATE

27/01/2026 at 12:00 – Add the event to your agenda: BMMA Lunch

PLACE

 Drohme Park – Golf Clubhouse, Chaussée de la Hulpe 53a, B-1180 Brussels

 

Price

€125 (excl. VAT)

 

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