Dirk Antonissen

My background

As an entrepreneur and strategic advisor, I built up years of expertise in workplace wellbeing, employee assistance, and organizational development. I served as CEO and Managing Partner of Pulso Group, which was later acquired by the international healthcare group Asklepios. I was also a partner at Human & Work, which was integrated into Telus Health.

Throughout my career, I have supported organizations in Belgium and internationally in areas such as workplace wellbeing, mental health, leadership, and sustainable employability. Today, I apply that experience to help further develop Faresa as an innovative player in blended mental healthcare.

What you can come to me for

• A strong combination of strategic insight and a people-centered approach
• Years of experience in mental health and wellbeing
• Entrepreneurship focused on sustainable impact
• Connector between technology, healthcare, and organizations

My approach

I believe the future of mental healthcare lies in the smart combination of technology and human expertise. Within Faresa, I take on a strategic and commercial role as Managing Partner alongside Prof. Dr. Nele Jacobs. Together, we continue to build a scalable blended care model in which digital support and professional guidance reinforce each other.
My focus is on sustainable growth, strong partnerships, and creating impactful solutions that truly help both organizations and employees move forward.

My leisure activities

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, gastronomy, and spending time with family and friends. I also gain a lot of energy from inspiring conversations, new ideas, and connecting people around shared ambitions.