Dirk Antonissen holds master’s degrees in finance\/business management and mathematical\/clinical psychology, plus postgraduate training in social science data analysis. He received the EAPA Global Champion Award 2019 for outstanding Employee Assistance practices globally. Starting as a psychologist\/researcher at University of Antwerp (1986), he transitioned through management consulting to international business in Central Asia, founding a consulting firm in Kazakhstan. From 2000-2023, he served as CEO of ISW\/Pulso Group, transforming it from a university spin-off into a recognized European workplace wellbeing company across Belgium, France, Portugal, and Greece. Following Pulso’s sale, he joined Human & Work Group in 2023, becoming EMEA Lead for Research and Insights after the TELUS integration. He held leadership positions in Employee Assistance European Forum (2007-2018).<\/p>\n
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