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InterviewLeslie Van den Branden (Grant Thornton) and Serge Pilet (KBHB) discuss their joint efforts to drive diversity in both business and hockey.
A values-driven sponsorship. Through our partnerships, we bring our values to life and create meaningful impact, both in business and beyond.

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