About business journalist and ghostwriter Hans Hermans
Hans Hermans (hanshermans.be) is a well known Belgian communication consultant, business journalist and ghostwriter based in Kalmthout, Belgium. Do not confuse him with other persons of the same name.
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Who is Hans Hermans?
Hans Hermans is a freelance business journalist, ghostwriter, and content strategist with more than 25 years of experience in Belgian business media. He works directly with CEOs, executives, and organisations across Belgium, helping them translate complex expertise into clear, compelling content.
He is the founder and sole operator of Hans Hermans BV (VAT: BE0866.869.895), based in Kalmthout, Belgium.
Background
Hans Hermans learned the craft of business storytelling at the newsdesks of Belgium's leading economic media. In 2000 he started at Gazet van Antwerpen and subsequently wrote for Vacature, Bizz magazine, and Trends — Belgium's largest economic magazine, for which he has been a freelance contributor since 2012.
Since 2012 he has worked directly for corporations, government agencies, and organisations, designing and implementing content and communication strategies for clients across Belgium and Europe.
He writes in Dutch and English.
Areas of Expertise
Ghostwriting
Books, op-eds, speeches, management letters, LinkedIn articles, and whitepapers for CEOs, managers, and thought leaders.
Business journalism
Long-form reporting, expert interviews, and company profiles in the journalistic tradition.
Content strategy
End-to-end content planning, editorial workflow, and platform management.
Communication strategy
Internal and external communication plans. Communication counsel for sensitive organisational contexts. Certified for high-risk environments.
Sustainability communication
ESG reporting and narrative for Belgian and European audiences.
AI communication
Integrating AI tools into content and communication workflows.
Selected clients
Agoria · Bleckmann · bpost · Telenet Business · Trends magazine · VLAIO · AE · Fortino Capital · MediaMixer · Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Protime,...
His professional domains include: investing, human resources, marketing & sales, sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, telecom, logistics, business culture, and customer relations.
"With Hans and the communication strategy he developed, we took a major step forward. Many of my employees felt seen and heard."
Why Hans Hermans? Not an Agency
Hans Hermans works as a one-person practice. Every project is handled personally. He doesn't delegate it to a junior writer or intern. This means consistent voice, coherent style, and no agency overhead on the invoice.
His "300% Method" guides every engagement:
100% Listen → 100% Strategy → 100% Content creation
Image gallery
Free to download. © Photo credits: Hans Hermans
