Thomas Van Eeckhout

Thomas Van Eeckhout began his career at Easi in 2006 as an Internal Sales employee. Through dedication and alignment with the company's values, he rose through the ranks to become co-CEO in 2019. Under that leadership, Easi has expanded from 200 to over 600 employees and completed multiple strategic acquisitions.

Easi stands out for its participatory business model: nearly one in four employees is a shareholder . This approach fosters a culture of ownership, responsibility, and shared success. Therefore, Easi has been recognized as Belgium’s “Best Workplace” every year since 2015. A remarkable achievement.

At and& Connect, he will open up about the unseen emotional weight of leadership: the pressure to perform, to protect, and to persevere, often in silence. He will also reflect on the sense of isolation that may come with the CEO role. Thomas will explore whether it’s possible to stay competitive (not just as a company, but as a person) without losing connection to yourself, your people, and your purpose.

His story is both a playbook for growth and a mirror for every leader who’s ever asked: is it supposed to feel this heavy sometimes?