Holding a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences (VUB) and a postgraduate specialisation in Corporate Communication (VLEKHO), Katja De Vos began her career 25 years ago as Communications Manager at the former Febelhout. In 2008, this organisation merged with Febeltex to form Fedustria, the Belgian federation for the textile, wood, furniture, and design industries. Today, she leads Fedustria’s MarCom & Public Affairs department. In this capacity, she defines the federation’s strategic internal and external communications and plays a pivotal role in industry-wide campaigns, member relations, events, and policy communications.