Balancing profit and purpose: Social impact in real estate
Balancing profit and purpose: Social impact in real estate
Business, Finance & Economy

Thu. September 18, 6:30PM

Balancing profit and purpose: Social impact in real estate

How Inclusio is redefining affordable housing in Belgium


In a landscape where housing affordability is a growing concern, Inclusio SA stands out as Belgium’s sole listed real estate company with a social mission at its core. Under the leadership of CEO Lionel Van Rillaer, Inclusio navigates the complex interplay between shareholder expectations and the urgent need for accessible housing.


This conversation, moderated by journalist Serge Mampaey, will explore how Inclusio structures its operations to balance financial sustainability with social impact. We’ll delve into the company’s strategies for addressing Belgium’s chronic shortage of social housing, the challenges of scaling impact, and the role of B Corporation certification in aligning business practices with broader societal goals.


Join us for an insightful discussion on how purpose-driven business models can contribute to solving structural societal issues.

speaker

Lionel Van Rillaer

Lionel Van Rillaer is the Chief Executive Officer of Inclusio SA, a Belgian real estate company specializing in affordable and socially impactful housing. He assumed the role of CEO in August 2023, following his tenure as Chief Development Officer from 2020 to July 2023. Van Rillaer holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) and a Master of Science in Hydraulic Engineering from Newcastle upon Tyne. His early career was marked by international experience in the civil engineering sector, with positions at companies such as Besix in India, Dredging International in Nigeria, TPF-SEGES in Vietnam, and Jan De Nul in Mauritius, the USA, and Panama. He later served as Chief Operating Officer of the public-private partnership department at the CFE Group.

moderator

Serge Mampaey

Serge Mampaey is a senior financial writer and market expert at De Tijd, the leading financial daily in Belgium. He won several prices for his journalism. In his webshow CEO Talks, he brings the leaders of quoted companies to the screen. Serge started his career at JP Morgan.
Start
Thu. September 18, 6:30PM
End
Thu. September 18, 9:00PM
Format
TheMerode Talks
Language
English (US)
Guest allowed?
Yes, 1 per member

Address

Event
Place Poelaert, 6
1000 Brussels
Belgium
Parking
Parking Poelaert, Place Poelaert 1000 Brussels

Detailed programme

Welcome
Thu. September 18, 6:30PM
Start of the event
Thu. September 18, 7:00PM
Networking
Thu. September 18, 8:00PM
End
Thu. September 18, 9:00PM