Maxime brings a wealth of experience to the position. Until now, he had served as deputy director of the Economic Interests Directorate and as coordinator of state visits. A career diplomat, he has been posted to Ottawa, Taipei and Seoul. He studied political science and international relations at the Université libre de Bruxelles, University College Dublin, Utrecht University and the Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3. Maxime speaks French, Dutch, English and Spanish.
This change follows the departure of David Jordens and Pierre Steverlynck from their roles as spokespersons earlier this summer. David Jordens has been appointed Ambassador of Belgium to Indonesia, while Pierre Steverlynck will take up his new position as Consul General in Mumbai.
Press contacts
Florinda Baleci
Tel: +32 2 501 84 29
Mob: +32 478 92 09 37
E-mail: florinda.baleci@diplobel.fed.be
Maxime Ramon
Tel: +32 2 501 85 97
Mob: +32 471 44 06 04
E-mail: maxime.ramon@diplobel.fed.be