Steven Van Belleghem
TLDR
Steven Van Belleghem is a globally recognized authority on customer experience and AI, co-founder of nexxworks, Vlerick Business School professor, and author whose 2024 book was ranked Forbes #1 must-read.
Overview
Steven Van Belleghem co-founded nexxworks in 2015 alongside Peter Hinssen and Rik Vera, positioning himself as the customer experience and AI voice within the trio. He is based in the Ghent area (Aalter) and holds a professor position at Vlerick Business School.
He has delivered more than 1,000 keynotes across 40+ countries, making him one of the most traveled Belgian speakers globally. His book "A Diamond in the Rough," published in 2024, was ranked the Forbes #1 must-read business book of that year.
Steven's content focus sits at the intersection of AI adoption and customer-centricity, a position that resonates strongly with enterprise audiences navigating Digital Transformation.
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