Growing populations and shortage in resources make that governments, society, and consumers demand organizations to find ways to operate more responsibly and sustainably. We work with companies and non-profit organizations to develop business and communication strategies, aligning positive environmental and societal impacts with profitable business practices. Clients may expect a combination of deep subject matter expertise and industry experience with world-class communication and engagement strategies. Our team of communications experts and purpose strategists combines deep subject matter expertise and industry experience with world-class communication and engagement strategies to guide clients through the important nuances of sustainability strategy development, engagement, and communications.  

SPECIALTY SERVICES:

  • Brand Marketing  
  • Business Transformation   
  • Community Management  
  • Content Marketing  
  • Corporate Reputation  
  • Digital Solutions   
  • Employee Engagement  
  • Purpose  

THE TEAM

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Ilse is an all-round strategic communications professional, who helps businesses secure their license to operate by effectively building and maintaining trusted relations with key stakeholders. Throughout her international career, Ilse worked and lived in Brussels, the USA and the Netherlands. During her 20+ years’ experience, she spent over 15 years in senior corporate affairs roles, covering the full spectrum of corporate communications from public affairs, corporate and (crisis) media relations, CSR and community engagement, to employee engagement and executive positioning.   

Ilse is driven by impact. Her solid business acumen and track record of activating integrated communications strategies to drive business results, both from an internal and agency perspective, enables her to be a true sparring partner for company executives, as well as helping corporate communicators engage with all stakeholders in a relevant and meaningful way.    

Her sector expertise in communications spans (renewable) energy, petrochemical (upstream & downstream), mobility & transportation, heavy industries and industrial services, semiconductor industry, hydrogen and fuel cell technology and sustainability.  

Inge is an all-round marketing communications professional with a strong drive to create both business and social value. Throughout her international career, she spent most of her time in senior corporate communication and marketing roles. Before joining Edelman in April 2022, Inge worked at Nestlé, where she was responsible for launching and building the plant-based brand ‘Garden Gourmet’ in Zone Europe, Middle East, and North-Africa. Her work experience ranges from brand reputation, media relations, change leadership, employee engagement and CSR/sustainability to (digital) marketing.  

Inge is passionate about strategic storytelling and digital marketing, along with a strong feel for consumer insights. She joined Edelman with the ambition to partner with clients to build their brands and reputations and generate societal impact. Her international experience in FMCG/food innovation, the financial- and entertainment sector, combined with a solid background in purpose driven marketing and communication, enables her to be a strong sparring partner. As a director, she has a leading role in client accounts and manages teams of communication specialists.  

Seema is Edelman's first ever Creative Director and member of the MT, who leads our integrated work for a broad roster of clients like: Microsoft, Princes Foods, Booking.com, The Student Hotel, Polar, Wolters Kluwer, Tinder, HP – as well as her awarded work for the skin disease psoriasis. Seema oversees a buzzing creative department and in-house production team and has also expanded her expertise as a film director, in a year when the agency has been recognized for its integrated work and won ‘Benelux Agency of the Year’ of the year at the Sabre Awards.  

Seema is keen on helping businesses transform for the better and helping corporates and brands to use the power of creativity to solve complex business challenges. Passionate about inspiring people to become more creative, Seema has also published two books on creativity and creative thinking, entitled, ‘Write Nothing in Here’ and ‘Read Nothing in Here’.