HI, I’M PETER VANAGT
Building brands that work

21+ Years in marketing, brand positioning and buisiness development – working with brands nationally and internationally, from early-stage venures to established players.
Across two decades of entrepreneurship, I’ve learned that strong brands are build through clear positioning, sharp choices and smart resource allocation. That thinking shaped the model-based approach I use today: helping brands create focus, traction and lasting differentiation in the market.
MY JOURNEY
Key milestones that shaped my approach
1980: HELLO WORLD!
2003
EYCE CREATIVE LAB
Started as a freelance marketing & business development consultant. Early focus on design evolved into a strong emphasis on strategy.
2018
HIERBAS DE LAS DUNAS
Entered the food, drinks & lifestyle market as Brand Ambassador for the Benelux region. Worked closely with chef Syrco Bakker and distribution partners across BE, LU and NL.
2019
GIMBER
Joined GIMBER at an early stage as in-house freelance marketing & business development consultant. Helped shape go-to-market strategy and scale presence in the on-trade market.
2020
DROPS ONLY THE GOOD STUFF
Co-founded DROPS, combining business development and marketing for beverage brands in Belgium. Introduced a portfolio through external sales representation during a challenging market period.
2022
FAIRYDUSTERS
Co-founded Fairydusters to focus on smaller-scale, high-impact projects. Introduced brands like Bite Drinks and Anaperitivo to the Belgian market, securing national distribution.
2025
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
Launched Captain Fantastic, focusing on positioning, placement and growth strategies for food, beverage and lifestyle brands. Applying experience and a refined model to support brands across markets.
REFERENCES
What clients say
“Peter is a great partner working with BITE for more than a year. His task was to form a go-to-market strategy for BITE on-trade products and execute it in the Belgium market. Peter has a good understanding of sales and business conduct in general and has an eye for details. With his background in marketing, he has a good strategic approach, when it comes to introducing new concepts to the market.”
Frederik Selvang
COO
“Great to work with Peter. Peter helped us on both sales and marketing in the early days of our story. His drive and passion were a precious fuel to our kickstart. Very handson, sales driven and passionate about marketing. And of course his great knowledge of Belgian and International On trade market. Happy to recommend.”
Dimitri Oosterlynck
Founder
“The Captain Fantastic’s Brand Identity workshop comes highly recommended. A brand identity is the corner stone of a successful business. If you are building a company or looking to strengthen your brand, make sure to talk to Peter Vanagt.”
Philippe Michiels
CEO
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Address
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