Defence Leaders

Senior Consultant Land Advisory Group

EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme

Finabel has been listed as a Public Partner of the EU Space ISAC, which held its General Assembly on 20 September.
The main objective of the EU SPACE ISAC is to enhance the security and resilience of the space sector by raising awareness and developing the expertise of its Members. The initiative will engage the industry, public sector institutions and academia and act as a network-based information-sharing platform, connecting its Participants in a trusted environment.
The EU SPACE ISAC will serve as the primary communication channel for the space sector regarding security-related information and the sharing of best practices. It will support the development of relevant knowledge, services, and resources to enable Members to prevent, tackle, and mitigate security challenges more effectively and efficiently.

Strategic Advisor

Finabel - The European Land Force Commanders Organisation

Taking care of the management and the daily business of the organisation, under supervision of the country holding the presidency.

Director

Senior Subject Matter Expert Cyber Defense

Deputy Chief

NATO Land Operations Working Group (LOWG)

Member Research Development

NATO

Contracting Specialist

With over 30 years of experience in the defence domain, I am the Director of Finabel HQ, the European Land Force Commanders Organisation, where I lead the management and daily business of the organisation. I am also the organisation's international representative. My strategic planning, leadership, and negotiation skills have been honed through my previous roles at Belgian Defence and NATO.

My passion for military interoperability guides my mission to enhance collaboration and mutual understanding among European land forces. I am actively involved in several NATO and EU working groups, where I contribute to international cooperation and effective dialogue on defence policies and issues. I also represent Finabel on a broader stage as a Senior Subject Matter Expert on Cyber Defence. I am dedicated to driving innovation, promoting efficient communication, and ensuring a unified and robust defence system for Europe. I welcome the opportunity to connect with anyone who shares my interests and goals.

Mario Blokken

Finabel - European Army Interoperability Centre

Legal Researcher

St. Andrew's Refugee Services (StARS)

Whilst studying I volunteered with StARS. I drafted legal paperwork for asylum seekers and refugees on a weekly basis. This paperwork included applications for refugee status, appeals for rejected claims and resettlement claims for refugees living in Egypt.

Legal Case Worker

Nottingham Nightline

Volunteered at Nottingham Nightline who provide an anonymous listening service for other students.

Student Listener

White Rose

Volunteered once a week at a local charity shop while studying at University. White Rose is connected to the Aegis Trust who campaign to prevent genocide internationally.

Shop Assistant

BlueCrest Capital Management

I undertook work experience at BlueCrest Capital in London for a week. In this role I was taught the general workings of the company. I presented what I had learned to my supervisors, summarising BlueCrest Capital’s role in the financial system.

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The Battle

Mario Blokken

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