THE OVAL OFFICE APPOINTS TOM KESTELOOT AS ITS NEW CLIENT DIRECTOR LIVE

With Tom Kesteloot, experience-driven communication agency The Oval Office has recruited a talented and passionate event specialist. ​ As the new Client Director Live, he will be in charge of all event and brand activation projects. Together with Production Director Sanne Augusteyns, he will be responsible for crafting creative high-impact experiences. Tom has built an impressive track record as an event professional working for meetmarcel and WE MAKE YOU HAPPY.

By hiring Tom Kesteloot, The Oval Office aims to strengthen its position as a leading player in the creation and production of live experiences, while focusing on new opportunities for both existing and new clients. The Oval Office creates experiences for BMW, Deloitte, Actiris, Delhaize, Nintendo, SD Worx, VITO and Proximus, to name but a few. 

Managing Director Jeroen Rigole: ​ “From our initial conversation with Tom we felt a strong connection. His enthusiasm coupled with his many years of live experience and a feel for developing strong concepts quickly convinced us. With Tom we are adding a top talent to our team who will develop wonderful projects with our (future) clients. Needless to say, we are extremely pleased he is joining our team.” 

Tom Kesteloot started organizing dynamic open air parties when he was still an archaeology student at Ghent University. There it gradually became evident to him that the combination of a strong idea and hard work is a winning formula in creating unforgettable experiences. After his studies he founded KERK, a creative pop-up hub for young talent, at an abandoned factory site in Ghent. 

After KERK he pursued his burgeoning passion for organizing events, first at meetmarcel and subsequently at WE MAKE YOU HAPPY. Over the years he has had the opportunity to contribute to impressive live events for a string of A-brands, both at home and abroad.

Therefore it is no coincidence he has now opted to join The Oval Office. “The agency has a stellar reputation, a pool of creative and strategic talent and an enviable client portfolio. I am looking forward to joining forces with the various in-house experts in setting up multidimensional events that will push industry boundaries.”

As Client Director Live Tom Kesteloot will also have a seat on the Belgian Leadership Team. In this capacity he will help shape our agency’s future.

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