Our Circles
“ Peer learning opportunities in a safe space ”
In line with the segmentation FBN International has developed overtime FBN Belgium has different Circles that bring together the roles in a family business that are key to our mission statement: share best practices and the knowledge and insights that promotes family cohesion and responsible ownership to help our members to develop the family business across generations.
These Circles meet once a year and commit to sharing their learnings during a plenary session when appropriate.

Nancy Dhollander
Chair Board Chair Circle

Didier Engels
Chair CEO Circle

Pénélope Morkens
Chair Family Council Circle

Wim Hendrix
Chair Family Office Circle

Natacha Lippens
Chair Impact Circle
Chair: Pénélope Morkens, G3 Alcopa, Board Member FBN Belgium
Open to: Family Council Chairs (family & non-family) of our members Family Businesses and when explicitly indicated to:
- 2 additional members of the council
- All
Mission: Promote and exchange good family governance practices through peer learning exchanges
Frequency: Once a year
Invitation: Open to all or by invitation only (depending on the topic)
Chair: Wim Hendrix , G3 Homeport Family Services, Board Member FBN Belgium
Open to: An exhaustive list of 30 Single* Family Offices represented by:
Family:- The Executives/Principals/Chairs
- Those who have an interest because they are actively involved in the serious setup or development of a family office, without requiring them to lead it.
- The participation is limited to the Executives/Principals who have an operational role in the family office, always in presence of a family member (if the family member cannot be present, he/she is aware the event will take place and mandates the non-family member exceptionally to represent him/her).
- For each event, we will decide in advance—depending on the topic—whether it will be open to non-family members.
*Multi-family offices are in principle excluded, but the circle can decide to make an exception
Mission: Exchanges on Family Office related best practices and learnings.
Frequency: Once a year
Invitation: By invitation only


Chair: Natacha Lippens, G3 Finascure, Board Member FBN Belgium
Mission: Peer learning exchanges on sustainability, FBN Belgium is currently contemplating on which of the four drivers (see below) we will prioritize in this transformative journey. More information will be coming your way from us very soon.
Open to: All members
Frequency: Once a year
Since 2024, the Cerle Impact has been pulled by a dedicated committee:

From left to right on the picture:
Sophie Lammerant Velge, G4 Bekaert
Els Thermote, G2 TvH
Natacha Lippens, G3 Finasucre & Chair Impact Circle
Caroline Thijssen, G6 Etex
Olivia Macharis, G4 VPK Group
Impact Cercle Commitee







