Mikael Gillekens
Gentinnes,Belgium
Summary
Experienced sustainability leader driving ESG strategy, sustainable mobility and organisational change with measurable impact.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Program Lead – Sustainability project Officer
BNP Paribas Fortis
Brussels
06.2020 - Current
Lead key sustainability initiatives, coordinating the local sustainability roadmap and ensuring alignment with BNP Paribas Group ambitions.
- Drive the Sustainable Mobility Program, accelerating low-carbon mobility solutions, behavioural change among business.
- Collaborate with business teams, support functions and BNP Paribas Group to define mobility priorities, track KPIs and ensure ESG governance.
- Deliver mobility awareness initiatives, training and communication campaigns to strengthen sustainability culture across the organisation.
- Work transversally with Corporate Engagement teams on impact partnerships and environmental actions.
Senior Impact Entrepreneurship Advisor
BNP Paribas- Fortis
Brussels
05.2015 - 06.2020
Supported social entrepreneurship and impact finance initiatives.
- Accompanied mission-driven enterprises in scaling their activities and improving their ESG performance.
- Delivered impact assessments, financial analysis and advisory support to strengthen social business models.
- Built strong partnerships with ecosystem actors and contributed to the bank’s social impact strategy.
Account Manager SME
Fortis(2006)/Crédit Agricole(2012)/BNPPF(2015)
Brussels
11.2000 - 05.2015
- Managed and advised a portfolio of SME clients.
- Delivered credit analysis, risk assessment and strategic financial support.
Education
Specialised Master's - Sustainable Development Management and Economics
University Namur
Namur 09.2025 -
Certified training - CISL Positive Impact Business Training
Cambridge university
Cambridge 12.2019 - 06.2020
Master's program (thesis not submitted) - Commercial and Financial Sciences
ICHEC
Brussels 09.1994 - 06.2020
Skills
- ESG & Sustainability: Strategy, governance, CSR, regulations, climate KPIs, low-carbon mobility
- Leadership: Cross-functional influence, SMP engagement, strategic planning, change leadership
- Program Management: Roadmaps, multi-stakeholder projects, KPI monitoring, dashboards
- Communication: ESG storytelling, awareness campaigns, training, behavioural change
- Core Competencies: Analytical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, adaptability
Affiliations
- Sustainable mobility, climate innovation, behavioural science, continuous learning, hiking, travel
Languages
French
Native
Dutch
Advanced
English
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Specialised Master's - Sustainable Development Management and Economics
University Namur
09.2025 -
Program Lead – Sustainability project Officer
BNP Paribas Fortis
06.2020 - Current
Certified training - CISL Positive Impact Business Training
Cambridge university
12.2019 - 06.2020
Senior Impact Entrepreneurship Advisor
BNP Paribas- Fortis
05.2015 - 06.2020
Account Manager SME
Fortis(2006)/Crédit Agricole(2012)/BNPPF(2015)
11.2000 - 05.2015
Master's program (thesis not submitted) - Commercial and Financial Sciences
ICHEC
09.1994 - 06.2020