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Since 2024, we have partnered with the Royal Belgian Hockey Federation (KBHB) to actively support initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and equality.

This partnership is built on shared values and a common commitment to making a real difference. By combining our strengths, we aim to tackle key challenges and achieve concrete results. Our Grant Thornton CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility – guide everything we do and are deeply reflected in our partnership with Belgian Hockey.

On this page, you’ll find the impactful projects and inspiring stories that have emerged from this collaboration.

Women in Hockey/Business: Manou Van der Brempt & Valérie Rivière

Video

With our Women in Hockey / Business series, we aim to share the stories of inspiring female senior leaders from both the hockey world and the business community. In collaboration with our partner Hockey Belgium, we are committed to promoting greater diversity and inclusion. This series is designed to inspire women, build their confidence, and break down stereotypes. Through these stories, we want to highlight the barriers women face and encourage everyone to take meaningful steps toward change, together.

08 Mar 2026

Grant Thornton Inclusion Award

Hockey is more than a sport. It is a community, a place where people come together, grow, and strengthen each other. But not everyone naturally finds their way to the field. That is why Grant Thornton and the Belgian Hockey Federation have created the Grant Thornton Inclusion Award.

Marleen Van den Broeck

| 01 Sep 2025

Call me by my name. Not my gender.

GENDER EQUITY STATEMENT

'Call me by my name. Not my gender.' is a bold campaign for gender equity, launched during the Red Panthers' match on 28 June, spotlighting individuality over labels. Discover how Grant Thornton and Hockey Belgium teamed up to challenge gender stereotypes in sports.

28 Jun 2025

United in Red: Kit reveal Hockey Belgium 2025

Video

United in red kit reveal We celebrate every talent and strive to create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow. ‘Meet our hockey heroes here’.

Marleen Van den Broeck

| 14 Feb 2025

Lab du hockey féminin supported by Grant Thornton

Event

Grant Thornton and Hockey Belgium co-hosted the Lab du hockey féminin, a co-creation event addressing the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles in both business and hockey. The event brought together 100 club leaders for inspiring keynotes and hands-on workshops focused on practical solutions to boost female leadership within hockey clubs.

Nadia Clinckspoor

| 16 Dec 2024

Women in Hockey/Business: Marie Brasseur & Nadia Clinckspoor

Video

With our Women in Hockey/Business series, we aim to share the stories of inspiring female senior leaders from both the hockey world and the business community. In collaboration with our partner Hockey Belgium, we are committed to promoting greater diversity and inclusion. This series is designed to inspire women, build their confidence, and break down stereotypes. Through these stories, we want to highlight the barriers women face and encourage everyone to take meaningful steps toward change, together.

Nadia Clinckspoor

| 16 Dec 2024

Everyone deserves equal opportunities based on objective criteria

Interview

Leslie Van den Branden (Grant Thornton) and Serge Pilet (KBHB) discuss their joint efforts to drive diversity in both business and hockey.

Leslie Van den Branden

| 06 Dec 2024

Another generation at risk: women in senior roles still 25+ years away from parity

07 Mar 2025

A groundbreaking report from Grant Thornton reveals that without immediate action, gender parity in senior management roles in mid-market companies won't be achieved until 2051—a stark reminder of the urgency to address gender inequality. Despite steady progress in recent years, women currently hold just 34.0% of senior leadership positions globally, an increase of only 0.5 percentage points from 2024. At this rate, a young woman beginning her career today will likely spend more than a quarter of a century before seeing gender-balanced leadership in mid-market firms.

Grant Thornton becomes main partner of the Belgian national hockey association and primary sponsor of diversity and inclusion initiatives

05 Jun 2024

Grant Thornton links its name to various Royal Belgian Hockey Association (RBHA) initiatives in the field of diversity and inclusion, and will also be event sponsor of the Belgian part of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

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Diversity & Inclusion Hub

Women in Hockey/Business: Manou Van der Brempt & Valérie Rivière

Grant Thornton Inclusion Award

Call me by my name. Not my gender.

United in Red: Kit reveal Hockey Belgium 2025

Lab du hockey féminin supported by Grant Thornton

Women in Hockey/Business: Marie Brasseur & Nadia Clinckspoor

Everyone deserves equal opportunities based on objective criteria

Another generation at risk: women in senior roles still 25+ years away from parity

Grant Thornton becomes main partner of the Belgian national hockey association and primary sponsor of diversity and inclusion initiatives

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