Alain Baute

Alain is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive experience in online communication, social media, global campaign development and strategic planning. He has been responsible for setting up multiple websites and integrating social media in international campaigns. As certified project manager, his focus is to provide solid, hands-on, realistic advice, without losing sight of the overall picture.

He has a background in print and online communications, both from a client and supplier point of view. After years of experience within a web agency, Alain worked as Online Communications Manager for the International Diabetes Federation on high-profile 360° campaigns such as World Diabetes Day and a campaign towards a United Nations resolution on diabetes (Unite for Diabetes). During this campaign, he developed the concept of branding diabetes through a blue circle and worked together with high-level key stakeholders to ensure global buy-in.

Alain is current online communications advisor and social media outreach manager for Hill & Knowlton, providing consultancy and training for international organizations and companies.

Alain is a Belgian national, and is fluent in Dutch and English.