Paavo de Smet

Paavo De Smet has extensive experience in the football sector, currently serving as a FIFA TMS Advisor and Secretary to the RBFA Investigation Coordinator for potential match-fixing cases at the Royal Belgian Football Association since March 2014. Additional roles include Secretary for the Disciplinary Council for Professional Football and Countdown Manager, providing organizational support for home games of national teams, ensuring timely operations, and coordinating communications at events. Previously, Paavo De Smet worked as a Customer Service Representative at Vanbreda International/Cigna from November 2010 to October 2013. Educational qualifications include a UEFA Certificate in Football Management from the University of Lausanne and a Master’s degree in Translation from Lessius Hogeschool Antwerpen, along with a Bachelor's degree in Translation and Interpretation from Istituzione Superiore di Traduttori e Interpreti Milano.