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Jean-Pol Boone

Jean-Pol Boone

Overijse,VBR

Summary

A customer oriented Entrepreneur | Investor | Independent Board Member in innovation, digital, and sustainability. Hands-on problem solver and progressist, able to manage transition or crisis periods, with high sense for efficiency and return on investment. Extensive experience from corporate to start-ups, from agriculture to AI & Data topics. Stress resistant, easy communicator, able to take radical decisions if needed, with freedom of speech, neutrality and empathy.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Entrepreneur in High Tech & Sustainability

Own Fund
12.2015 - Current


  • Since 2016 : Inoopa (B2B SaaS) : www.inoopa.com. Keyword based B2B categorization (improving European Nace codes). Usages: lead generation, media & marketing, barometers, data enrichment. Territories : Benelux and soon in France.


  • Since 2020 : Mamie Buddy (Food) : www.mamiebuddy.be : aiming to process non-compliant or close to expiration fruit and vegetables to sell in traditional retail chains. The company sells to collectivities, companies and retailers.


  • Since 2020 : Eco.Cultures (Food) : www.ecocultures.farm : Agro-ecology in Spa (Walloon Region) producing vegetables, seeds & plants for professionals. Products sold in a circle of max 40 km around Spa.


  • Since 2019 : Vertical Impact : Co-Living & Co-working in Liège and general services on demand.


  • Since 2019 : Chamonix Invest (Real estate): investment in real estate in Belgium.


  • Since 2022 : Nest-Care (Real Estate) : sustainable renovation company and renting of furniture.


  • Exit (anonymous) : Sales and Marketing digital agency


  • Ended : Koopol (B2B SaaS): www.koopol.com. By using advanced AI, it helps companies to manage their products in e-commerce to prevent fake productions and grey market.

Board Member & Member of Audit Committee

King Baudouin Foundation
03.2024 - Current

The King Baudouin Foundation is an independent, pluralistic foundation working in Belgium and at the European and international level

President

Europal Packaging
03.2024 - Current

Based in Kortrijk, the family owned company runs business in paper / container industry. The goal of the company is to scale at international level by mixing operational excellence and sustainable innovation.

Board Member & Member of Board of Directors

AGC Glass Europe (Reno Window)
01.2020 - Current

Innovative building insulation for more sustainability.


Joint Venture between AGC Glass Europe & Wallonie Entreprendre (public fund)

Member of Strategic Committee

2030
09.2022 - Current

Think tank of CEO's / Board Members / Investors in Belgium sharing sustainability goals.

Board Member

Europal Packaging
05.2021 - 03.2024

Leader in packaging & containers, with a focus on innovation, e-commerce and sustainable products.

Board Member & President of Data Committee

King Baudouin Foundation
01.2017 - 02.2024

The King Baudouin Foundation is an independent, pluralistic foundation working in Belgium and at the European and international level.

Board Member

Klimaatzaak vzw - Affaire Climat asbl
11.2019 - 07.2021

Legal procedure against governments to respect COP21 agreement against climate change.

Co-President (Start-ups & Scale-Ups Hub)

BAM - Belgian Association of Marketing
02.2018 - 05.2021
  • Largest association of Marketing in Belgium

Member of Investment Committee

WING by Digital Wallonia
02.2016 - 12.2019

Fund of 60M€ investing in Innovation

Scope : pre-seed, seed and Series A rounds

Digital Ambassador

Be Angels S.A.
01.2015 - 01.2019

Largest association of Business Angels in Belgium

President of Digital Selection Committee

Board Member

UCM
09.2014 - 10.2017

Federation representing 80 000 entrepreneurs in French speaking part of Belgium

Chief Digital Officer - Minority Shareholder

Shopinvest NV
12.2013 - 12.2014
  • Description: Retail group active in several retail (fashion with E5 Mode) and media companies, almost in Europe and Asia
  • Turnover: 110M€ (10% on EBIT)
  • Role: to develop international & e-commerce activities

Co-Founder / Co-CEO

Outlet-Avenue
12.2009 - 11.2013
  • Description: e-Commerce in fashion present in Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Romania, and formerly in Thailand
  • Outlet-Avenue and its 1M members have been sold in 2013 to ShopInvest Group
  • Role: General Management, Business Development, Shareholders management
  • Former shareholders: Co-Founders + Beaumanoir Group (1,3 billion € TO), active in Europe & Asia

General Manager Benelux & VP Business Development

Vivendi
06.2008 - 03.2010
  • Description: Subscription VOD service called Watchever available on multiple screens and through various market places (ie Apple, e-Plus etc)
  • Mainly successful in Germany
  • Role: International development with key players in telecom and entertainment

Country Manager - Digital & Line Extensions

Universal Music Group
09.2002 - 04.2008
  • Local PnL responsibility (30% of local EBITDA) + International development of digital music with key players (Orange, Nokia, Apple, The Phone House, Renault, ING Bank, Belfius Bank etc)

Marketing & Sales Manager (Canal Numedia)

Canal+ Belgium
06.2000 - 09.2002
  • Description: monetization of Belgian audience of Allociné (movie site) and Canal+ websites (premium TV channel).

Education

Master's degree - Marketing

HEPL - Haute Ecole de la Province de Liège
01.2000

Skills

  • Entrepreneurship
  • High Tech & Low Tech
  • Marketing, Sales
  • Funding
  • Empathy
  • Decision Maker
  • Freedom of Speech

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Additional Information

Hobbies : Trail Running, Nature, Stand-Ups (Humor), Geopolitics

Timeline

Board Member & Member of Audit Committee

King Baudouin Foundation
03.2024 - Current

President

Europal Packaging
03.2024 - Current

Member of Strategic Committee

2030
09.2022 - Current

Board Member

Europal Packaging
05.2021 - 03.2024

Board Member & Member of Board of Directors

AGC Glass Europe (Reno Window)
01.2020 - Current

Board Member

Klimaatzaak vzw - Affaire Climat asbl
11.2019 - 07.2021

Co-President (Start-ups & Scale-Ups Hub)

BAM - Belgian Association of Marketing
02.2018 - 05.2021

Board Member & President of Data Committee

King Baudouin Foundation
01.2017 - 02.2024

Member of Investment Committee

WING by Digital Wallonia
02.2016 - 12.2019

Entrepreneur in High Tech & Sustainability

Own Fund
12.2015 - Current

Digital Ambassador

Be Angels S.A.
01.2015 - 01.2019

Board Member

UCM
09.2014 - 10.2017

Chief Digital Officer - Minority Shareholder

Shopinvest NV
12.2013 - 12.2014

Co-Founder / Co-CEO

Outlet-Avenue
12.2009 - 11.2013

General Manager Benelux & VP Business Development

Vivendi
06.2008 - 03.2010

Country Manager - Digital & Line Extensions

Universal Music Group
09.2002 - 04.2008

Marketing & Sales Manager (Canal Numedia)

Canal+ Belgium
06.2000 - 09.2002

Master's degree - Marketing

HEPL - Haute Ecole de la Province de Liège
Jean-Pol Boone