Wisdom in action with Satish Kumar

A former monk and lifelong activist, Satish Kumar has spent more than half a century quietly reshaping how we think about peace, ecology, and purpose. As a young man, he renounced worldly life and set out on a two-year peace pilgrimage—walking thousands of miles to deliver “peace tea” to the leaders of the world’s nuclear powers. Now in his 80s, Satish remains a tireless advocate for ecological regeneration, social justice, and spiritual well-being. He is the founder of The Resurgence Trust, home to the influential magazine Resurgence & Ecologist, and co-founder of Schumacher College, a pioneering center for transformative education. A sought-after speaker and author of books such as Elegant Simplicity and Radical Love, Satish has received international awards, honorary doctorates, and continues to champion Gandhian values across cultures and generations. With clarity, compassion, and quiet conviction, he invites us to imagine—and build—a more beautiful world.

Alexandre Helson is the co-CEO of Maison Dandoy, a renowned Belgian « Biscuiterie » with a rich history dating back to 1829. Before assuming his role at the family business, Helson gained extensive experience in sales, marketing, and project development during his professional journey with Semetis, WooRank, and Theodorus Fund - ULB. Today, alongside his brother Antoine, he represents the seventh generation and the future of the company. Under his leadership, Maison Dandoy is undergoing B Corp certification, reflecting their commitment to social and environmental performance. Alexandre has advocated for the use of regenerative agriculture, which ensures soil health while restoring agricultural biodiversity. This approach not only respects human and community values but also promotes the autonomy and resilience of farms, ensuring economic efficiency. Alexandre Helson’s dedication to ecological responsibility and regenerative systems positions Maison Dandoy as a leader in sustainable practices, harmonizing tradition with innovation for a better future, smile by smile and biscuit by biscuit.

Grégoire Dallemagne is the CEO of Luminus, where he has been driving a strategic transformation since September 2011 to address the challenges of the energy transition. Under his leadership, Luminus has become a leading producer of renewable energy and a provider of energy efficiency solutions. The company now boasts a team of more than 2,500 people dedicated to building a CO2-neutral energy future that balances environmental preservation, human well-being, and economic growth through innovative electricity solutions and services. Grégoire holds a Master’s degree in Business Engineering from the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He began his career as an auditor at Arthur Andersen, then held various management positions in the telecommunications sector at the international Tele2 group in Sweden and Luxembourg, served as Managing Director of Tele2 - Versatel Belgium and KPN Belgium, and was Executive Vice President of Strategy and a member of the Management Committee of Belgacom from 2008 to 2011.