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SUMMARY:Stretching from Media Advertiser to Media Saleshouse Crossed perspectives on careers, perceptions and realities
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>Lunch Talk: Tuesday, May 12, at 12:00 PM</strong></p><p>Two well-known media leaders take the stage to explore what really changes when you move from one side of the table to the other.</p><p>For this new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="https://bmma.be/">BMMA</a> Lunch Talk,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriemorfitis/">Valérie Morfitis</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabien-bourgies-490440/">Fabien Bourgies</a>&nbsp;will come together to share their unique journeys across the media ecosystem, reflecting on what it means to move from advertiser to media saleshouse — and how perspective transforms practice.</p><p>Through an open and dynamic conversation, they will revisit the key moments of their journeys, the lessons learned from both sides of the media value chain, the mindset shift and what changing perspective means for the future of media.<em>&nbsp;“You never look at the other side the same way once you’ve sat in their chair.”</em></p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriemorfitis/"><strong>Valérie Morfitis</strong></a></p><p>A&nbsp;globally renowned&nbsp;media leader with a strong footprint in the Belgian media landscape, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriemorfitis/">Valérie</a> has built her career by navigating strategic roles (at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="http://www.unilever.be/">Unilever</a>) that connect brands, agencies, and media environments. Her cross-functional expertise brings a sharp understanding of how media value is created and perceived from different angles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabien-bourgies-490440/"><strong>Fabien Bourgies</strong></a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabien-bourgies-490440/">Fabien</a> has developed a strong track record across media strategy, business development, and commercial leadership (at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="http://www.pernod-ricard.com">Pernod Ricard</a> and Avery). His experience on both sides of the ecosystem gives him a pragmatic and forward-looking vision of the evolving relationship between advertisers and saleshouses.</p><p>The discussion will be moderated by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/apapa/">Alessandro Papa</a>, who will guide this inspiring exchange on professional transitions, industry perceptions and the future of media collaboration.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/apapa/"><strong>Alessandro Papa</strong></a></p><p>Alessandro is a marketing and communications professional, renowned for his ability to design solutions that combine promotional activation, media, data, and technology to drive performance.</p><p>As CEO of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="http://www.highco-data.be">HighCo Data Benelux</a>, he now supports brands and retailers in accelerating their commercial transformation.</p><p>Throughout his career, he has held several leadership roles where transformation and change have been central to value creation, as well as working as a strategy and growth consultant.</p><p>Deeply involved in the Belgian marketing ecosystem, he also sits on the board of the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="https://bmma.be/"> BMMA</a>, with a desire to grow the community by connecting talent with best practices in the sector.</p><p>Passionate about technology and its impact on our professions, he enjoys deciphering trends to better anticipate the future of marketing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Place</strong>&nbsp;:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-blue-600 underline" href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/Drohme+Park+%E2%80%93+Golf+Clubhouse,+Chauss%C3%A9e+de+la+Hulpe+53a,+B-1180+Brussels/@50.7963569,4.3924948,17z/data=!3m1!4b1?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D">Drohme Park – Pesage, Chaussée de la Hulpe 53a, B-1180 Brussels</a><br><strong>Date:</strong> Tuesday, May 12, at 12:00 PM</p><p><strong>Price</strong>&nbsp;: 125€</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p>
LOCATION:Drohme Park – Pesage, Chaussée de la Hulpe 53a, B-1180 Brussels
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