
The Board

Laurens de Poorter
President
Laurens brings a broad, strategic vision and deep experience to lead the Belgian Club of Northern California into its next chapter. With a track record of fostering community engagement and growing membership, he is dedicated to strengthening our Belgian-American network, enhancing event offerings, and ensuring our club remains a vibrant hub for Belgians and friends across the Bay Area.

Dany Tenenblat
Vice President
Dany complements the leadership team with proven operational acumen and a passion for digital innovation. As Vice President, he will support strategic growth initiatives, amplify our online presence, and ensure the execution of events that reflect our Belgian roots while embracing the Northern California spirit.

Philippe Jansen
Secretary
Deputy Director Field Technical Solutions at TSMC North America. Philippe is based in the South Bay.

Florent Ladry
Treasurer
In December 2024, Florent and his wife moved to Berkeley with their Belgian Malinois, Shali. We've been in Berkeley Hills since the beginning of 2025 and are totally in love with the area. We especially enjoy hiking trails, running with the track club, doing various aquatic activities at the Cal Sailing Club, and doing weekend trips.


Marcia Saecker
Event Organizer
Cloud Engineering Program Manager with Apple, Marcia loves connecting with people from every culture and walk of life. She is based in the South Bay.

Wim Sohier
Event Organizer
Science & Technology Counselor - Americas at Consulate General of Belgium; Founding Chair & Board Member University Ghent Alumni / Chapter USA West. Wim is based in the Silicon Valley.

