Dominique Vanderhaeghen

Dominique Vanderhaeghen is a seasoned professional in foreign investment and trade, currently serving as the Senior Deputy Director of Foreign Direct Investment for Asia-Pacific at Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) since September 2019, having previously held multiple deputy director roles within the organization. Dominique also contributes as a Board Member for the BeNeLux Indonesia Association since September 2021 and has held the position of Regional Director for the NGO Rikolto Indonesia from September 2016 to August 2019. With extensive experience dating back to 1995, including a role as Deputy Advisor at the Belgian Foreign Trade Office and Managing Director at Chidori, Dominique has developed expertise in business development across Japan and Asia. Academic credentials include multiple postgraduate degrees and a Master of Science in Conflict and Development from Ghent University, along with accolades such as cum laude distinctions in Japan Studies and Japanology.