Patrick Struelens

Patrick Struelens is an experienced professional in strategic communications, project management, and touristic promotion. As Manager Europe at VISITBRUSSELS since September 2015, Patrick focuses on promoting Brussels as the capital of 500 million Europeans and engaging with expat communities. Previously, Patrick served as Communications & Project Manager at the Brussels Europe Liaison Office, managing social media, campaigns, events, and public relations. As the General Manager of Pinakes, responsibilities included overall coordination, strategy, and IT project management. Patrick's foundational experience includes roles as a lawyer specializing in intellectual property and corporate law, along with positions in technology transfer and legal advising. Educational credentials include a master's degree in law from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and a master's after master in intellectual property from Katholieke Universiteit Brussel.