Draft:Dewi Van De Vyver

Dewi Van De Vyver
Dewi Van De Vyver
Nationality	Belgian
Organization	EFFEX
Title	CEO of EFFEX; Co-founder of The Ada Talks;
Awards	ICT Women of The year 2020]; Elle Woman of The Year (Technology Category);
Website	Flow Pilots

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Dewi Van De Vyver

Dewi Van De Vyver (born 1980) is a Belgian entrepreneur and technology advocate recognized for her contributions to digital innovation and efforts to promote diversity within the tech industry. She is the CEO and co-founder of EFFEX, a company specializing in advanced Design of Experiments (DoE) software, and an influential voice for diversity in STEM. Van De Vyver is committed to making technology more inclusive and accessible.

Education and Early Career

Van De Vyver holds a Master's degree in Communication from the University of Antwerp and pursued management studies at Vlerick Business School. She began her career at the chancellery of Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt and later led the youth division of the Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats (Jong VLD). She has also worked at Ghent University and served as a communications manager at the digital agency Nascom.

Entrepreneurship and Leadership

In 2012, she co-founded Flow Pilots, a digital innovation company based in Antwerp, where she served as CEO. Under her leadership, Flow Pilots developed innovative digital solutions for various sectors. In 2020, Van De Vyver was named ICT Woman of the Year by Data News for her entrepreneurial achievements and her advocacy for increased female representation in technology.

After the merger of Flow Pilots into the Cipal Schaubroeck group in 2017 and its subsequent acquisition by ACA Group in 2022, Dewi stepped down from her role as CEO of Flow Pilots.

In 2023, she co-founded EFFEX, a company providing modern, web-based platforms for efficient experimental planning. As CEO, she continues to drive innovation in the research and technology sectors.

Advocacy and Recognition

Van De Vyver is an active speaker and panelist, addressing topics such as digital transformation, ethics in technology, and diversity in STEM fields. She is a panelist on the Tech45 podcast and co-founded The Ada Talks, a networking event aimed at supporting women in technology.

Her contributions have been recognized internationally. In 2022, she was listed among the Inspiring Fifty Europe, highlighting her as one of the most influential women in technology.

On December 4, 2024, Van De Vyver received an award from Elle Magazine (elle.be) for her efforts to promote diversity in STEM and her work to make technology more inclusive and accessible. This honor further solidified her position as a leading advocate for change within the tech industry.

Personal Philosophy

Van De Vyver continues to advocate for ethical technology development, emphasizing the importance of inclusive practices and diversity within the industry. Her career reflects a commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of society, fostering innovation, and bridging gaps within the STEM fields.

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