Partners The BEE

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With over 30 years of management experience across diverse sectors, Bart has developed extensive expertise in change management and Learning & Development (L&D). As a senior manager in healthcare and higher education, he has successfully led teams and spearheaded change initiatives, while also working extensively as a consultant for large corporations. Through his consultancy, particularly with The BEE, Bart has helped companies foster entrepreneurial behavior and intrapreneurship, driving transformative behavioral change and leadership development.

In the academic realm, prof.dr. Bart Derre holds the chair in 'Entrepreneurial Learning' at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), where he conducts research on innovative educational strategies. He is also the director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at HOGENT University of Applied Sciences. Bart earned his PhD from the Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands), where his research applies a data-driven, design science approach to fostering entrepreneurial behavior in higher education. 

With nearly 25 years of experience as a lecturer and researcher in entrepreneurial education, he is widely recognized as a leader in the field.

In addition to his academic work, Bart regularly shares his insights through opinion pieces in the business newspaper De Tijd, emphasizing the societal importance of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. In 2017, he co-authored The Entrepreneurial Organization (in Dutch), providing valuable insights into building and sustaining entrepreneurial cultures within businesses. 

   Koen Smets is a partner of The BEE and has been working with clients in the private and public sector as a management consultant in the field of organisational development and change management for over 30 years. 

In doing so, he combines concepts from organisational theory with insights from (behavioural) economics. Koen is a civil engineer by education and started his career in software and hardware development in the telecommunications industry.

Luc Vandingenen is a partner at The BEE and was co-founder of BTI Studios, a multinational audiovisual localization company, where he successfully led the business for 19 years. With a strong entrepreneurial background, he has a deep understanding of what it takes to build, scale, and transform companies in dynamic industries.

Today, Luc advises organizations on entrepreneurship development, business transformation, and strategic growth. He specializes in helping businesses navigate complex change processes, ensuring they remain agile and competitive in an ever-evolving market. His expertise spans organizational development, leadership coaching, and innovation-driven strategy, supporting companies in identifying opportunities, overcoming obstacles, and fostering a culture of sustainable growth.

Beyond his consulting work, Luc is passionate about sharing knowledge and shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs. He is a lecturer and curriculum chair in SME management at HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts, within the Department of Business Management. In this role, he combines academic research with real-world insights, ensuring students and professionals gain practical, actionable knowledge.

With his extensive experience as a business leader, strategist, and educator, Luc is dedicated to empowering organizations and individuals to unlock their full potential and thrive in an increasingly complex business landscape.