Alumni Expat Club
The Expat community of the Vlerick Alumni
Are you an expat living and working in Belgium? And a Vlerick alumnus? Then join the Vlerick Alumni Expat Club! You’ll meet professionals from across the world, build a supportive network of expats – and be invited to interesting events and meet-ups. Importantly, you’ll be part of a welcoming community that understands expat life.
So come along to meet new friends, share your experiences – and discover a group of people who’ll help you to make the most of life in Belgium.
Our offer
Network, share your experiences – and celebrate the rich diversity of expat life at Vlerick.
Our regular get-togethers are designed to help you successfully navigate life in Belgium. Events take place several times a year at different locations.
So join us and make new friends at events including:
- Cultural visits
- Lively discussions
- Networking events
- Masterclasses
- Meals and drinks
- Quizzes
- Traditional Belgian events
About the team
The Alumni Expat Club is managed by a dedicated team of alumni and faculty. Want to get involved? Please reach out – we’d love to hear from you!
Mariya Koteva
Alumna Masters in Financial Management, 2012
Chairwoman
mariya@thepillarsofhealth.eu
Liisa Männistö
Alumna Executive MBA, 2019
Meetings Master
liisa.mannisto@edu.vlerick.com
Chadi Abi Nader
Alumnus Full-Time MBA, 2021
The Guiding Hand
chadi.abinader@edu.vlerick.com
Gancho Rusev
Alumnus Full-Time MBA, 2018
First Secretary
gancho.rusev@edu.vlerick.com
Join this club
Are you a Vlerick expat alumnus living in Belgium? Then this club is for you! Join us for support, insights – and to meet fellow expats.
Membership is free for all paying Alumni members and students. Everyone is welcome, including participants from any programme, professors and emeriti.