About Us
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world” Mahatma Gandhi
Vision & Mission
At Mariënkroon Business Transformation Hub, our vision is to become a leading values-based capacity-building network, enabling wholistic Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) transformation in organizations and fostering global collaboration.
Our mission is to empower current and future leaders to navigate values-based, sustainable ESG transformation and innovation for a thriving planet, humanity and a bright future. We achieve this through the exchange of knowledge, empowerment, standards, and networks that create opportunities and inspire change towards mindful, sustainable, and inclusive global collaboration.
In addition to being an educational platform, Mariënkroon Business Transformation Hub is a vibrant network of diverse people and organizations motivated by the shared vision, to make the planet a better place to live. Our core values, including equality of opportunities, ecological and social sustainability, guide our actions and keep us focused on our mission. Our innovation is based on the Economy of Communion, Circular Economy, New Work, Economy of Common Good as well as the Social Enterprise movement and other emerging positive trends and megatrends.
"It's not hard to make decisions once you know what your values are" Roy E. Disney
Values
Key values of the Mariënkroon business and entrepreneurship community:
Empowerment
- Awareness
- Mission
- Talent Development
- Self-Determination
- Common Good Orientation
Professionality
- Market Economy
- Local Circular Economy – Learning from Nature
- Efficiency
- Personal Commitment
- Multidimensional Leadership Excellence
Communion
- Enriching Interpersonal Relationships
- Diversity of Network Partners
- Civilisation of Positive Collaboration
- Co-Creation and Global Responsibility
- “Do it with Joy!”
"Sense cannot be given, it must be found." Victor Frankl
We Build on Great History
Founded in 2023, Mariënkroon Business Transformation Hub represents an innovative solution for present and emerging leaders seeking to strengthen their skills in ESG and sustainability. Our comprehensive range of management seminars and courses covers various aspects of sustainable business practices, including ESG integration, CSR communication, and more.
With a history rooted in the ancient Cistercians abbey of Mariënkroon, we get inspired by the heritage while embracing innovation and progress to prepare business leaders for the challenge of the big transformation ongoing on our planet.
"Social businesses are catalysts for positive change, leveraging market forces to address social and environmental challenges." - Muhammad Yunus
Team
Our team comprises visionary academics, top-managers, business consultants, business leaders, entrepreneurs and founding personalities as well as students who care for the planet and the future. All are adding their experience and expertise to build the hub, its services and programs.
Based on our commitment to fostering inclusive global collaboration and our emphasis on values-driven leadership we have the vision of becoming the preferred choice for leaders seeking to drive positive change in their organizations and communities. The development of the hub is an ongoing process welcoming any participation and contribution.
These are some members of the founding community of Marienkroon Business Transformation Hub.
Meet Our Team
Training Programme Team
Welcome to the heart of our ESG-aligned values-based management training programmes and Hub-services. Our experienced international team of business practitioners, senior consultants, entrepreneurs, and innovative academics is ensuring effective content, training and co-creation formats to support leadership, business transformation and strategy excellence in the context of the ongoing ESG trends.
Aiza Asi
Leadership
International experience in big corporations and currently post-doc research in the field of leadership. Aiza ensures excellence and innovation in our international leadership program.
Frank Jungmann
Strategy
Senior management experience in an international corporation. Currently senior consultant and also co-leading an international social impact company. He ensures excellence in the Hubs strategic management program.
Anouk Grevin
Gift in Business
Innovative senior academic and consultant for corporate transformation. She empowers leaders and businesses with the innovation “gift in business”, core of our values-based approach.
Tibor Héjj
Consulting
Experienced senior strategy consultant in all fields of business transformation and founder of a social enterprise. He ensures strong business impact of our values-based management program.
Annette Pelkmans-Balaoing
Supply Chain
Innovative senior academic and consultant for values-based supply chains. She ensures embedding the Hubs services in the global ecosystem and the circular economy innovation.
Michal Lemanski
International Business
Experienced academic and consultant in sustainable international business and curriculum expert in executive training. He ensures high impact of training modules for international business leaders.
Markus Ressl
Business Model Innovation PM
International senior management experience. As strategy consultant and transformation manager, he adds ESG business model innovation project management excellence to the Hubs programs.
Hub-Management Team
At the heart of our thriving business hub lies a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth within our vibrant community. Get to know the individuals who steer our hub towards success.
Raymond Bronzwaer
General Management
Jean-Marc
Ziadé
Network Coordination
Elodie
Ressl
Communication
Martin
Kopilović
Marketing
Michel
Bronzwaer
Strategy
Our Partners
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to partner with a diverse range of organizations and businesses that share our vision for innovation, sustainability, and growth. Together, we harness collective expertise, resources, and networks to drive positive change and create lasting impact. Get to know some of our valued partners and collaborators.
