Petra Breyne

• Representation and advocacy of the drone sector with public authorities and regulatory bodies
• Development of sector initiatives, events, and partnerships
• Communication with boardmembers and members
• Coordination of members and volunteers within the federation

• Advocacy at Belgian and European level with institutions such as mobility authorities and aviation regulators
• Organization of webinars, networking events, and sector information sessions
• Development and management of European collaboration projects
• Financial and administrative management of the non-profit organization
• Coordination of multilingual communication with members (Dutch/French)
• Active participation in the High Council for the Self-Employed and SMEs – technological profession
• European drone regulations
• Collaboration with federations and professional associations
• Managing volunteer-based organizations with limited resources

• Strategic leadership and development of regional entrepreneurial networks
• Advocacy and representation of entrepreneurs’ interests
• Identification and development of innovative projects and partnerships
• Coordination of 20+ European, regional and provincial projects
• Financial management and budgeting
• Managing and coaching teams and volunteers
• Building partnerships with governments, research institutions, and economic organizations
• Organizing networking events, training programs, and study visits
• Representing the organization in regional economic bodies
• Employers’ organization representing 80,000 entrepreneurs in Flanders
• Governance and representation roles included
• Chairman Leader Westhoek (European rural development program)
• Member or representative in regional economic organizations and development agencies

25 employees

19 employees

• Responsible for the daily management of 80 employees, including HR administration, finance, accounting, and export-import activities.
• Garment manufacturing and furniture production company for export.

• Advising SMEs on professional training and development needs.