Balich Wonder Studio, a global entertainment group creating award-winning ceremonies, brand experiences, immersive shows, and destination experiences, has named Tom Van Hemelryck as group chief business officer.
Stefano Core, group chief executive officer, comments: “We are excited to welcome Tom to the leadership team. With unique skills and over 25 years of experience in live entertainment, sports, and special events industry, Tom will be an invaluable addition to driving our international growth.”
Marco Balich, chairman of Balich Wonder Studio, says: “Tom has demonstrated strong capabilities in business development. This appointment marks a significant step forward in our commitment to global expansion and innovation.”
International growth
Tom Van Hemelryck formerly worked with PRG Group for 20 years. He joined as international sales manager in 2003, later becoming co-CEO/co-president EMEA and APAC in 2022. He has broad experience in executive leadership, growth and transformation management, and an integrated go-to-market and marketing strategy. This expertise has enabled him to successfully develop strategic alliances with varied stakeholders around the world.
Van Hemelryck shares: “The leadership and amazing teams at Balich Wonder Studio and myself go back a long way and I had the pleasure in my career to collaborate and support their great projects on several occasions. Each time I saw passion, commitment, and a willingness to take each project to the next level. I’ve always been extremely charmed by this.
“It is therefore with immense pride and excitement that I recently decided to join this family and I look forward to working together with everyone, realizing the international growth and expansion we want to achieve. The Art of Wonder is what Balich Wonder Studio stands for and I look forward to creating wonder together with everyone here.”
Balich Wonder Studio CEO & co-founder Stefano Core recently spoke to blooloop about how the firm’s ambitious rebrand has led to a period of rapid growth. The group’s most recent investments have focused on countries with the highest growth in the entertainment sector, such as the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Qatar.
