In the second episode of Women in Hockey/Business, Manou Van der Brempt and Valérie Rivière share their personal and professional experiences as women balancing a family and a demanding career. They speak openly about challenges many women will recognize: earning respect, proving yourself, finding a balance between work and family, and staying true to your ambitions.
Manou explains how her involvement in hockey evolved from being an engaged parent to becoming the first female president of KHC Brugge. Valérie shares how other people’s doubts motivated her to show what she is capable of, and how it sometimes takes courage to consciously slow down for the sake of your family.
Watch the full video below and let their story inspire you.
At Grant Thornton, gender equity isn’t just a buzz word—it’s a commitment we’ve actively upheld for 25 years. We continuously invest in creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated, and talent is recognized on merit.
Our dedication is reflected in our annual Women in Business report, which tracks and promotes the advancement of women in leadership roles. Discover the 2026 findings and why now is the time to accelerate progress toward gender parity.
'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.
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.
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.