Thierry Smets

NewB SCE is a Belgian ethical and sustainable financial cooperative that offers a wide range of ethical and sustainable products in partnership with VDK Banque. The private company is based in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Belgium. By opting for VDK Bank products via the NewB agency, customers can put their money at the service of the planet and human rights. NewB aims to promote more sustainable and ethical practices in the finance sector and encourages customers to join their community of over 116,000 people who have invested in the Belgian company to support this objective. Customers can access a full range of ethical products and sustainable news and participate in the surveys and life of their citizen bank by subscribing to the newsletter. Koen De Vidts has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Puilaetco Dewaay Private Bankers SA (PDPB) is the wholly-owned Belgian private banking subsidiary of KBL European Private Bankers SA, itself a subsidiary of Precision Capital SA in Luxembourg. Created in 2005, the firm is located in Brussels with offices in Antwerp, Knokke and Liège. They provide private banking and asset management services to institutions, corporate clients, high-net worth private individuals and family offices.

StarTalers SA is an online financial coach and robo-advisor that supports women who are interested in sustainable investing. The company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. StarTalers was founded by Thierry Smets and Gaëlle Haag, with Gaëlle Haag serving as CEO since its incorporation.