Yves Dejaeghere is the founder and CEO of FIDE Europe. Prior to founding FIDE, Yves was a key contributor to the landmark Ostbelgien Model during his time coordinating the Belgian G1000 (2018–2020). He previously worked as a senior researcher in political science at KU Leuven and the University of Antwerp, publishing in major international journals on political participation, citizenship, elections, and the information processing of elite politicians. Yves has also served as an expert for the European Court of Auditors, the OECD, the European Commission, the Council of Europe, the OSCE, and numerous local, regional and national governments.