About us

Cédric Hananel is the Director of Technopolis Group’s Communication Agency Arctik.

Since 2011, he is pushing forward sound communication strategies and operational excellence. Specialized in institutional communications and sustainability, Cédric is committed to developing solutions for positive stakeholders’ engagement, impact-driven activities, and creativity.

He holds a Master in Sociology from the University of Louvain and a Master in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University (USA). Cédric is the coordinator for Environmental Communication at IHECS Academy. He is the co-author of the book “L’économie circulaire en Région de Bruxelles-Capitale” published in 2020.

Rita Borgnolo specialises in campaign and people management, particularly within the European public sector. She has worked on projects involving audiovisual and communication campaigns, large-scale high-level events, and digital initiatives.

Before joining Arctik, Rita gained extensive experience managing multimillion-euro communication campaigns at ICF Next, where she oversaw the delivery and quality management of the entire project management team. Prior to this, she was part of the ProPager group, focusing on event organization.

Rita holds an MA in International Relations and Conflict Studies from Kent University. She is fluent in English and French, and is a native Italian speaker.

Marianne joined Arctik as Operations, HR, and Finances Manager in September 2021.

Her previous experience is very diversified as she has been working in the banking sector for 10 years (including 3 years in the City of London), followed by 12 years with an import & export company as Finance & RH Manager and 4 years in the management team of one of the biggest Belgian construction companies as Human Resources & Communication Director.

She studied Business Administration at the University of Liège (Belgium), followed by an MBA in Chicago.

She speaks French and English and has a good working knowledge of Dutch.

Hannah manages communication projects with a focus on European public affairs and sustainability.

Having worked in several countries, Hannah has developed an international profile. Before joining Arctik, Hannah has worked for four years as a project manager at ICF Next where her focus was on delivering integrated campaigns. She has also worked in Vietnam.

Hannah received an advanced master’s degree in creativity & marketing from Solvay Brussels School – Economics & Management and a BA in graphic design from the University of Bournemouth. She is fluent in Norwegian and English.

Natalia Cediel Contreras specialises in multilingual communication for organisations and EU projects, focusing on sustainability, digital transformation, and international cooperation. She has designed, executed and monitored communication strategies for R&I and Open Call projects, using agile methodologies. 

Before joining Arctik, Natalia gained experience with startups, NGOs, and marketing agencies, contributing to EU-funded projects under programmes such as COSME, LIFE, Horizon Europe, Global Europe and Digital Europe. She also produced digital content and coordinated events on topics like the circular economy, AI, and open innovation. Additionally, she completed a traineeship at the European Commission’s Spokesperson’s Service for foreign affairs, assisting with media relations and press materials. 

Natalia holds a diploma in French Studies from the University of Murcia and two Master’s degrees, in Multilingual Communication with International Relations at the Université Libre de Bruxelles and Green Economy at the University of Lleida and Next International Business School.  

She is fluent in Spanish, English, and French, with knowledge of German, Russian, and Dutch. 

Marie is a multimedia journalist and strategic communication specialist, dedicated to translating complex EU projects into accessible narratives. Leveraging her expertise in EU institutional communication and storytelling, she designs and executes communication strategies that engages wide audiences. She excels at shaping content, from concept to delivery, to drive awareness and project success. 

At Arctik, Marie currently manages communication for key EU-funded initiatives, such as the EU Ecolabel. Her professional background includes leading communication projects for the European Parliament and the United Nations. She led video productions that were shown to high-profile audiences during European Parliament Hemicycle celebrations in Strasbourg and Brussels. 

Thanks to her background in international journalism, Marie has a comprehensive understanding of content production processes, news cycles and multidisciplinary team management. She thrives on crafting innovative formats and providing editorial input, spanning everything from engaging video scripts to social media content. 

Marie holds a master’s degree in risk communication and crisis journalism, a master’s degree in EU and international journalism and a bachelor’s degree in applied communications. She is a native French speaker, is proficient in English, has working knowledge of Dutch and the basics in Greek.

Coline Bordet joined Arctik as a Communication Manager in February 2026. She brings over nine years of experience coordinating communication projects across international and European contexts. She began her career in London as a project manager working with global FMCG brands, before moving to Brussels in 2019, where she specialised in European communications and 360° campaigns.

Coline holds a Master’s degree in Communication and B2B Management from Toulouse Business School. She is fluent in English and French (mother tongue).

Francesca Lazzarini joined Arctik as a communication analyst in January 2023.

Before joining Arctik, she worked as Team Assistant and Social Media Manager for an international company based in Italy. After an internship at the United Nations office in Geneva, Francesca was able to deepen and develop advanced communication skills in dynamic and multicultural contexts. Given her interest in environmental sustainability, she took part in a volunteer project funded by the European Commission to raise awareness (through the organisation of workshops and events) on environmental issues.

Francesca holds a MA in International Sciences from University of Turin (Italy). She also studied International Relations and EU Law at Sciences Po Lyon (France).

She is a native Italian speaker and fluent in English and French.

Ann-Sofie Forsman joined ARCTIK as a sustainability communications intern at the end of August 2023. She holds a bachelor´s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Maastricht University College Venlo. In her thesis, she researched valorised surplus food products at Dutch university canteens and the European Green Public Procurement framework.

Ann-Sofie has also obtained a master’s degree in Environment and Resource Management from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. For her master’s thesis, she conducted exploratory research on environmental engagement at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

She is fluent in English, Hungarian (mother tongue), conversational Finnish, and has a basic understanding of French.

Ilya Pijpen joined ARCTIK as an environmental communications intern at the end of February 2024.

He holds a BSc and MSc in Biology, focusing on Ecology and Biodiversity, from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium). For his thesis he studied social-ecological resilience assessment tools and their application in support of development projects in Burundi.

He is fluent in Dutch and English and has a good command of French.

Ester Marklund joined ARCTIK in September 2025. Ester holds a bachelor’s degree in media and communication science with a specialization on global communication from Jönköping University.  

Her professional experience includes journalistic work at the Swedish public service radio. There, she focused on research and live reporting, developing skills in making complex topics available and understandable for diverse audiences. She also gained professional experience from UNICEF where she worked with telemarketing, creating sales scripts and managing calls to both businesses and private donors.   

Ester is fluent in English and Swedish (her native language).  

Fratzeska joined Arctik as an event trainee in September 2026, where she supports the planning and delivery of EU-funded events. Her work includes participant coordination, stakeholder communication, event logistics, supplier follow-up, document preparation and project administration for initiatives such as EUI events, the Tourism Final Event and the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP).

Prior to joining Arctik, she completed a traineeship at the European Committee of the Regions, working on EU communication and citizen engagement initiatives, as well as an internship at the Embassy of Greece in Belgium, where she gained experience in diplomatic and institutional affairs.

Fratzeska holds a degree in Communication and Mass Media and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Political Science at the Université libre de Bruxelles. Having studied and worked in Athens, Paris, and Brussels, she has developed a strong interest in European affairs, communication, and public engagement. She is fluent in Greek and English and has a strong command of French.

Chloé joined the team in September 2018 as a communication consultant. She is supporting Arctik with projects such as beCircular, PSF and EREK.

Prior to this, she worked for a year as a Communication Assistant at Fluxys. She was involved in both internal and external communication projects. It provided her with experience in event planning and project coordination. She has also been an intern at Le Vif l’Express an at the European Institute for Research on Mediterranean and Euro-Arab Cooperation (MEDEA).

Chloé holds an MSc in middle east politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. She is fluent in French and has a good command of English.

Juliette joined Arctik as a Communication Consultant in January 2025 as part of the Belgian market team.

Before joining Arctik, Juliette gained experience in communication across a variety of sectors: tourism, healthcare, architecture, and urban planning and policy. Her work in public institutions allowed her to develop expertise in public interest projects and acquire a strong understanding of the Belgian institutional and cultural landscape.

Juliette also oversaw communication for urban policy during Belgium’s presidency of the European Union in 2024.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and a Master’s degree in Communication with a focus on socio-cultural animation and lifelong education from IHECS in Brussels.

She is fluent in French, English, and Italian and has a good understanding of Dutch and German.

Sophie has joined Arctik as a Communications Trainee in September 2026.

She graduated from a joint master’s degree in Urban Studies from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Université Libre de Bruxelles. Previously, she completed a bachelor’s degree in the Liberal Arts and Sciences from Amsterdam University College. She therefore has an extensive research experience, writing her thesis on urban climate shelters as (inclusive) climate adaptation strategies.

With a multidisciplinary background, she wears many hats. Prior to Arctik, she had volunteering and internship experiences in event management, communications and social media at organisations including Right2Education and Brussels Research Institute for Advanced Studies.

She is a Native Spanish speaker who lived in multiple countries, and she is also fluent in English, French, and Dutch.

Agnieszka Pietruczuk joined Arctik as a Communications Consultant in September 2023. She has over 10 years of experience in European affairs, science advice for policy and science communications. Her expertise lies in strategic communications and project management.

Before joining Arctik, Agnieszka has worked as a Communications Manager for SAPEA/Scientific Advice Mechanism to the European Commission. She has also experience with numerous international non-profit organisations and Horizon2020 projects.

Agnieszka holds a Master’s degree in Sociology and a Degree in Journalism and Communications. She speaks Polish, English and French.

Flora joined Arctik as a Communication Consultant in September 2022.  

Flora has a wealth of experience in the fields of communications, public relations, EU policy work and project management. In her professional background, she has worked for Belgian NGOs as campaign coordinator including for the Belgian Red Cross as project officer, for the European Parliament as an assistant and as an EU project officer for the NGO ECOS. She has also worked with Arctik on several occasions, providing communication, event planning and general project management support. She started her career as a junior consultant in an EU consultancy specialising in environmental policies. 

Flora holds an MSc in Environmental Management at the University of Sheffield Hallam (UK). She also holds a Master’s degree in European Affairs from the ISMAPP institute and a B.A. in Social Sciences & Economics from the Catholic Institute of Paris.  

Flora is a native French speaker and has a good command of English.   

Emma Cabascia joined Arctik in March 2025 as a Science Communication Intern. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Policy from Sciences Po Paris, where she specialised in environmental communication and project management.

Previously, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies at the University of Trento, with a thesis on the existing legal framework governing climate-induced migration and displacement.

Emma has lived, studied, and worked in five different countries: Italy – where she is originally from – Canada, Netherlands, France, and Belgium.

Before joining Arctik, she worked at Greenpeace Italy in Rome as a Press Officer and Digital Communication Intern. Additionally, she is a freelance journalist, publishing articles on climate change and EU climate policy for Italian newspapers and magazines.

She is willing to pursue a career in the field of climate change communication, aiming to raise awareness about environmental issues through an intersectional and solutions-oriented approach. She defines herself as empathetic, self-aware, and curious.

She is fluent in English, native in Italian, and has a good command of French.

Christophe has a wealth of professional experience in the fields of EU policy, communications and knowledge management.

Between 2010 and 2016, Christophe was responsible for coordinating the EU LIFE Programme’s external communications team. Other high-profile positions in Christophe’s career portfolio include Head of communications within the Brussels-based Publicis Consultants firm, a one-year posting as a Brand Manager at Belgacom (telecom), four years as a consultant for the European Commission’s DG Communication, and two years with the French embassy in Brussels, as their European correspondent.

Christophe holds a master’s degree in linguistics, marketing and communication, as well as a degree in business and law. He speaks French, English and Spanish.

Nuala has been working at the interface of communication and European policy for 15 years with a focus on regional and urban issues.

She spent 5 years heading up the URBACT programme’s knowledge and communication activities. She has overseen many knowledge sharing projects on gender equality, housing, urban renewal, digital transition and sustainable urban development. She led URBACT’s contribution to major policy documents such as the Leipzig Charter for Sustainable Urban Development (led by the German Presidency of EU in 2018) and the Urban Agenda for the EU. She has edited several publications, including the Gender Equal Cities report, policy papers on integrated urban development and URBACT results publication. 

As a communication professional, Nuala has developed numerous communication strategies for European programmes (URBACT, Interreg Europe, Interreg IVC), and has overseen delivery of all aspects of the communication mix (website development, events delivery, video editing etc). 

Nuala holds a double BA (Hons) in Business and Politics with French from Trinity College Dublin (IE). She is fluent in English (mother tongue) and French. 

Alexandra joined Arctik as a communication consultant in September 2021.

She has experience as an editor, copywriter and content strategist for public campaigns and initiatives linked to, among other EU policy areas, migration, climate resilience and international cooperation. As a result, she is proficient in treating – and translating – complex policy developments in a way that is accurate, concise and accessible.

Alexandra has a B.A. in politics from Brandeis University (USA), an MSc in philosophy and public policy from LSE (UK) and a research master from KU Leuven (Belgium).

She is fluent in English and French, conversational in Italian, and optimistic about learning Dutch.

Allende joined ARCTIK as a communication analyst in September 2023.

Before joining the team, she graduated in Journalism with a specialisation in Communication Direction, and she holds a Master of Arts in Digital Marketing.

During her studies, she was an intern in the leading media group of the Basque Country and in a market research start-up. After that, she served as a communication officer for different town halls and public institutions in her area, developing her writing, social media and audiovisual skills from a local and regional perspective.

Captivated by a more international background, she moved to Brussels in January 2023 to work in an NGO expertised in international cooperation, where she got immersed in European youth projects and cooperation projects of Latin America.

She is a Spanish and Basque native speaker, and fluent in English. She has a good knowledge of French and basic level of Dutch.

Gloria joined the ARCTIK team in September 2024 as a communications intern. 

She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Groningen, Northern Netherlands, where she lived for two years. There she developed a passion for cheese, stroopwafels and embraced an eco-friendly cycling habit. In her thesis, she researched solutions journalism to test out innovative pathways for a more optimistic coverage of environmental topics across news outlets.

Previously, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Communications at the University of Padua, where her thesis topic centred around socially-engaged, purpose-driven corporate communications, with a strong focus on telling brand activism apart from greenwashing and other marketing ploys.

She is fluent in English, Italian and has a good conversational command of French.

Her Dutch is a work in progress, as her thrifted flannel collection.

Caolan O’Hanlon joined ARCTIK as a Communications Trainee in September 2026, focusing on outreach. 

Caolan obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Groningen and is pursuing a joint Master of Arts in European studies through the University of Groningen and Uppsala University. Prior to joining ARCTIK, his professional background spanned roles in brand communications in Stockholm and marketing in Romania, alongside academic research focusing on climate change and the circular economy, as well as European Union migration policy and governance. He aims to deepen his expertise in EU-focused communications and strategic outreach. 

Caolan is a native English speaker. 

Having lived in several countries, Anna has developed an international profile. Before joining Arctik in May 2022, Anna gained experience in research analysis, business development, and the sales industry in London and Brussels. She has been a Business Development trainee at Stantec-Belgium, and during her studies, she also collaborated on research projects with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) of Pretoria and the IOI, an NGO in the Galapagos Islands. 

Anna holds an MSc in Environmental Change and International Development from the University of Sheffield, which has equipped her with in-depth knowledge of the complexities of global economic development and how society-environment interactions influence sustainable development policy and practice. She also holds a B.A. in Politics and International Relations, during which she has been focusing on the role of agroecology on the path toward sustainable food systems. 

Anna is an Italian mother tongue, and she is fluent in both English and Spanish. 

Jacopo Ambrosetti joined Arctik in September 2026 as a Business Development Analyst with experience in donor-funded project acquisition across the sustainability, climate, energy and digital sectors. Before joining Arctik, Jacopo spent three years supporting international development tender proposals in a number of thematic areas for the European Commission, European Investment Bank, African Development Bank, and GIZ.

Jacopo holds a BA in International Relations from Boston University and he is completing an Advanced MSc in European Governance on Data and Digitalisation at the Brussels School of Governance (VUB).

Jacopo is a native Italian speaker as he is fluent in English.

Kay joined Arctik in February 2024 as an Administrative assistant.

Her previous experience is very diversified as she has mainly been working as a freelance and interim consultant in the administrative field. She started her professional career in the aviation industry, as a Passenger Service Agent at Brussels Airport. Hereafter, she joined the SESAR Deployment Manager project (Single European Sky), funded by the European Union, as an Assistant and launched her journey in administration.

She studied Political Science at the University of Bucharest (Romania).

She is fluent in Dutch, French and English and has a good knowledge of Spanish and Romanian.

Stéphanie Lambot joined Arctik as an Administrative & Finance Assistant in September 2026. Her previous experience is very diversified, with a strong background in event management, administration, finance and office management. She started her career in recruitment and headhunting, followed by several years as Project Manager in the events sectors, managing corporate events from A to Z. She then moved into administrative coordination and financial management roles within event production and the non-profit sector, where she developed skills in budget management, invoicing, payments and reconciliations, subsidies, reporting. She hold a Master’s degree in Applied Communications, with a specialization in Public Relations, from IHECS (Brussels – Belgium). A native French speaker, she has professional working proficiency in English and a good command of Dutch.” 

Typhaine Chabert is Office Assistant at Arctik, bringing strong project support and communication skills developed through her experience working for several well-established companies in the luxury industry.

She began her career selling high-end chocolates for Pierre Marcolini, the renowned Belgian chocolate manufacturer.  After a year and a half, her commercial skills and proactivity earned her a promotion to Manager Assistant.  In 2023, driven by a growing interest in management and administrative support, she joined the team at the Belgian Freywille boutique, an Austrian handcrafted jewellery brand specialising in enamelling since 1951.  As an Office Assistant, she coordinated large private events in close collaboration with suppliers and clients, gaining solid experience in digital communication. She also contributed to branding and copywriting projects.  

In addition to her professional experience, Typhaine studied Dramatic Arts at an international theatre and film school in Lyon (France).  Since graduating, she has proactively managed and contributed to several artistic projects. She is also continuously striving to strengthen her language skills. In September 2026, she started an academic path alongside her professional commitments and enrolled in a bachelor’s programme in Linguistics and Literary Studies (English/Italian) at the VUB. 

Hugo joined Arctik in September 2023 as a Graphic Designer.

He is a young graphic designer specialising in visual communication, with three years of experience in the creative industry. He began his career at Mediakeys, a communication and advertising agency, where he worked on prestigious accounts such as the Château de Versailles, Mitsubishi, La Banque Postale or Paris Musées. His expertise spans various areas of design, from branding (logos, consistent brand guidelines), print design (books, catalogs, brochures, posters) digital (newsletters, emails, banners, website),video production (editing, motion design, logo animation, and presentation video graphics).

Hugo holds a Master’s degree in Strategic communication through design from Ecole de condé in Paris.

He speaks French, Spanish and English.

Valentine joined Arctik in March 2025 as a graphic designer. She is a passionate Graphic, Motion, and UI Designer with eight years of experience in digital communication and visual storytelling.

Her career began at ICF Next, where she created 2D animations and UI/UX designs for European Commission DGs. She developed engaging content for events, campaigns, and internal platforms, ensuring strong digital communication.

She then joined Propaganda Group, working for Carrefour Belgium. There, I managed backup design for digital campaigns, promotions, and internal projects, contributing to a cohesive brand identity.

Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, she brings ideas to life through branding, motion design, and UI/UX. From designing logos and banners to producing videos and animations, she creates impactful visuals that enhance engagement and communication.

She is fluent in French and English, and has a basic level in Dutch.

Cédric has over 15 years of experience in the web and printing industry. Continuously balanced between the worlds of print and web, his expertise lies between the roles of graphic designer and web-developer. A bridging expertise that is very much appreciated by Arctik’s team and our clients!

Dan Botbol is a Belgian cameraman based in Brussels. He joined Arctik as a freelancer in 2022, where he is involved in various projects for clients such as the European Commission, Bruxelles Environnement, Horizon Europe, etc. Dan currently works as a film director in the advertising industry. He has produced more than 200 video clips and has written advertising concepts and fictions for clients such as BNP Paris Bas Fortis, SANOFI, Medtech Europe, Kellogg’s, Astra Zeneca, EU Ecolabel, etc.

For more than sixteen years, Dan has produced various documentaries and directed well-known television programs such as RTBF’s “Matière Grise.” He wrote and directed “Les Enfants du Jardin,” which has been a public success on television with over 420,000 viewers. As a director, he has written a total of 200 films, and as a cameraman, he has produced more than 400 videos. Additionally, Dan Botbol is a photographer and writer. His book “Petit condense Culturel” was published by “La boite á Pandor” in francophone countries such as France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada. Dan obtained a diploma from the Institut des Arts de Diffusion (IAD) in Belgium. He is fluent in English and French (his mother tongue).

Quentin is Arctik’s creative director.

He is in charge of all visual production, including print and web design, video production, digital media, apps etc. He has also worked as digital designer for The Royal Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer graphics from the Haute Ecole Albert Jacquard in Namur (Belgium). Quentin speaks French and has a good command of English.