Paul Verwilt is a seasoned C-level executive with over 30 years of management experience, including more than 20 years in the high-tech and media sectors. For the past 12 years, he has served as COO of Mediahuis and CEO of its Digital Marketplaces and Ventures division, leading strategy, digital transformation, and international expansion. Prior to joining Mediahuis, Paul held C-suite roles in other prominent media and technology companies, where he drove growth, operational excellence and digital innovation.

He is recognized for his transformational leadership, expertise in digital strategy and M&A, and a proven track record in scaling businesses across multiple markets.

Mediahuis is one of the leading media groups in Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, Luxembourg, and the German region of North Rhine-Westphalia. As a publisher, Mediahuis firmly believes in independent journalism and strong, relevant media that make a positive contribution to people and society. Guided by this vision, Mediahuis continuously invests in its strong brands, both in print and digital formats. With around 4,550 employees, Mediahuis generates annual revenues of more than 1.2 billion euros. Since its founding in 2013, Mediahuis has built a highly diversified portfolio of news media and digital brands. Mediahuis’ national and regional news titles provide news to 10 million readers every day, both online and through printed newspapers. In addition to these news brands, Mediahuis also operates several major digital marketplaces in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Ireland, mainly in the fields of real estate, employment, automotive, and price comparison.