Mathijs Verlinden

Mathijs Verlinden has a diverse professional background with experience in trading, public relations, and various roles in management. Currently serving as a Trader Steel Africa at Manuchar since September 2021, Mathijs has previously held positions as Junior Trader Steel Africa and Junior Trade Coordinator within the same company, which specializes in distributing chemicals and trading commodities in emerging markets. In addition to trading expertise, Mathijs contributed to the Antwerp Management School as a Board Member of the Student Council focused on public relations from October 2020 to June 2021. Early career experiences include an internship at EY and roles in customer service and warehouse operations at ROOSEKES BREEM and Soudal, respectively. Academic achievements include a Master’s degree in Global Management from Antwerp Management School, a Master’s in International and European Relations from KU Leuven, and a Bachelor's degree in Commercial Sciences from the same institution, supported by a high school diploma in Latin-Science from Sint-Jozefcollege Turnhout.