Season Finale (Ep. 5): Leveling Up Global Communications from Lyon

In this season finale of Business Horizons, we sit down in Lyon with Wouter van Vugt, Senior Director of Communications & Community Engagement EMEA at Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe. Wouter shares how global gaming communities are built from Southeast France, why events like EVO Nice highlight the region’s growing role in the industry, and how he leads international teams across cultures. We wrap up the 2025 season with lessons on leadership, creativity, and starting a career in gaming and creative industries. About NBSO Lyon "Business Horizons" The Business Horizons podcast series explores business opportunities and experiences in South East France. It is an initiative of the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) in Lyon. As part of the Dutch governmental organization RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency), NBSO Lyon offers free support to Dutch entrepreneurs aiming to establish or expand their business in South East France. For more information about how NBSO Lyon | South East France can support you or to schedule an introductory call, email us at [email protected]. Stay updated on business developments in South East France – follow us on LinkedIn. Credits Podcast host: Fred Crouzet Podcast coordination: Astrid Laurans and Stefano Oosthof Podcast recording and editing: Supernatifs Lyon