After decades of service to Beci, Thierry Willemarck is stepping down from our board of directors. His career and dedication have left a lasting mark on the Chamber and Brussels’ entrepreneurial community.
Vice-chair, then chair of Beci from 2017 to 2019, and a long-serving board member, Thierry Willemarck has always championed a constructive vision of entrepreneurship. Today, he passes the baton with the same elegance that has characterized his career.
A career in service of business
An industrial engineer, PhD in Business Administration, and holder of an MBA from Harvard, Thierry Willemarck has built a distinguished career, notably at the helm of Touring, where he advocated for smoother and more accessible mobility. His experience in this field also informed his work at Beci, where he successfully connected transport, economic issues, and quality of life in Brussels. “I was asked to contribute to Beci’s development, and I accepted in order to put my experience at the service of the organization,” he says.
The moment of passing the baton
While his career is impressive, Thierry Willemarck highlights above all the human energy he has encountered. “What struck me most is the energy of young people discovering the entrepreneurial world and bringing their ideas,” he notes. For him, Beci has always been a place of mutual learning, where the experience of one generation blends with the fresh perspective of the next. This constant exchange has shaped his vision of entrepreneurship and fueled his daily commitment.
Today, Thierry Willemarck chooses to step back, fully aware. By leaving his board mandate, he aims to make room for new voices. His decision illustrates his approach to succession: knowing when to pass the baton so that the organization can continue to renew itself. His departure does not erase his impact: dedication, availability, and thoughtfulness remain at the heart of what he has contributed to the Chamber.
On behalf of Beci: thank you, Thierry, for your loyalty, your thoughtfulness, and your commitment to Beci and Brussels’ entrepreneurship. Your legacy leaves a lasting impression and inspires those who continue the journey.