Club33the community of young professionals of CommPassannounces in collaboration with the CommPass Board of Directors the establishment of a new steering committee to continue the activities of the organization.
Lindsay Auwers (Brightfish) will head the committee as president, with the support of Dieter Vits (Publicis), Jo Ringoet (PhD Media), Karen Heurckmans (Ads & Data), Laura Ottoy (VAR), Melissa Vitabile (EssenceMediacom) And Sam DeClerck (Transfer).
Lindsay Auwers succeeds Anthony O’Donnell (VML Belgium), who was active as a CommPass administrator from 2018 to 2024 while serving as the lead role within Club33. “ Since founding the club 5 years ago, Anthony and François have transformed their “have you met” events into unmissable meetings for young professionals in the media sector. Their passion and dedication have helped create a unique atmosphere where members can learn from executives in the marcom sector and interact in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, over a drink, » declares the board of directors.
“ I can only be grateful for the opportunity I had to found this organization with François, » says Anthony O’Donnell. “ It was an incredible experience and being able to do it with one of my best friends was more than I expected. We had the chance to meet extraordinary people, from leaders in our industry who came to share their remarkable professional journeys, to enthusiastic guests who have now taken on the leadership of the club. François and I are convinced that with the exceptional people at the helm of the club today, the club can only improve. We look forward to following them closely. »
Club33’s mission remains unchanged: to inspire and connect media professionals under the age of 34 through events that encourage meetings. CommPass has been involved from the start and aims to become even more involved in the future with young professionals, with the aim of taking the media sector to the next level. Ilse Baele will serve as liaison between the CommPass Board of Directors and the Club33 Steering Committee from his position on the CommPass Board of Directors.
“ I am very happy to be able to contribute to the development of Club33 alongside the steering committee. Club33 offers a perfect combination of knowledge sharing, networking and fun! I look forward to welcoming you all at one of our upcoming events, » says Lindsay Auwers, president of Club33.
“ Club33 is led by a dynamic community of young talents passionate about media, ” underlines Gino Baeck, president of CommPass. “ During my discussions with the new steering committee, it immediately became clear that this group is capable of achieving great things for the young, rising generation in our sector. They will help inspire and connect more than 500 media professionals under the age of 34 in our industry. Club33 will bring extra energy and I look forward to their activities. I wish them great success! »
If you are a CommPass member, those under 34 become members of Club33 for free.
