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BELGIUM
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CHAPTER TEAM:

Veerle Lerut, Baker McKenzie – Chapter Co Lead
Matthieu Sabonnadiere, Banque Transatlantique - Chapter Co Lead
Henk Debrock, Bekaert

GEO BOARD CHAPTER LIAISON:

Amelie Desrochers, Deloitte

WELCOME TO THE BELGIUM CHAPTER

This local chapter community is dedicated to sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources to help members develop their skills, expand their networks, and make a positive impact in their communities. You will have access to a wide range of valuable resources and opportunities including educational sessions and networking events. 

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
5 November 2026, 2:30 - 7:30pm CET
Netherlands Chapter Meeting - Amsterdam
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EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION IN MOTION: WHAT REMCOS NEED TO KNOW NOW

Executive remuneration is evolving fast. Join GEO's Netherlands Chapter for a timely look at the developments shaping executive reward and RemCo agendas.

The session will explore recent AGM trends, changes to the Dutch bonus cap and the growing impact of EU pay transparency requirements, with practical insights into what these developments mean for remuneration committees and executive reward strategies.

LOCATION:
PwC
Thomas R. Malthusstraat 5
1066 JR Amsterdam, Netherlands

Thank you to our generous host.
 

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 REGISTRATION AND COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. There is no cost for this chapter meeting, but registration is required. 

View the event attendee terms and conditions.  

ARTICLE
15 September 2026
Valeo Opens Shares4U Employee Shareholding Offer Across 21 Countries
External News

Valeo

Employee engagement
Discount shares
France
Global

Valeo's Shares4U subscription opens today, offering eligible employees a 20% subscription-price reduction and, in participating structures, a company contribution delivered as free shares.

ARTICLE
10 September 2026
Capgemini Launches 13th Employee Share Ownership Plan for 97% of Workforce
External News

Capgemini

Employee engagement
Discount shares
France
Global

Capgemini's thirteenth ESOP is offered to around 97% of employees and is designed to maintain employee ownership at around 8% of share capital.

ARTICLE
9 September 2026
AXA Opens Shareplan 2026 to More Than 110,000 Employees Across 40 Countries
External News

AXA / market coverage

Employee engagement
Discount shares
France
Global

AXA launched its latest broad-based employee share offering, continuing a programme that has operated for more than 30 years.

ARTICLE
2 September 2026
The Hidden Wallet: Why Good Benefits and Great AI Tools Still Go Unused
External News

David Edwards 

Trending now
All plan types
Global

The article explains why valuable employee benefits and powerful AI tools often go unused. The main barrier isn’t understanding their value—it’s the human cost of starting: effort, uncertainty, habit and fear of getting things wrong. This “hidden wallet” of attention and confidence is limited. The author argues that organisations should focus less on better communication and more on reducing friction, simplifying processes and improving defaults, because making action easier is often more effective than explaining benefits again.

LIVE WEBCAST
1 September 2026, 7 - 8pm CEST
AI-Powered Equity Management: From Compliance to Strategic Value - ZOOM
ai webcast

Donna Bell, insightsoftware 
Matt Lee, insightsoftware

Data and business intelligence
Operational effectiveness
All plan types
Global

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping equity compensation management, shifting it from a compliance-driven administrative function to a strategic enabler of business value. This session will explore how AI technologies are streamlining processes, enhancing data-driven decision-making, and helping organizations align equity programs more closely with broader business objectives.

Through practical examples and real-world use cases, attendees will gain insights into how AI can reduce administrative complexity, improve operational efficiency, and uncover strategic opportunities within equity compensation programs.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify practical applications of AI that reduce administrative burdens and improve operational efficiency in equity compensation management.
  • Explain how AI-driven data and analytics can support more informed decision-making and align equity programs with company strategy.
  • Evaluate real-world examples of AI adoption to determine opportunities for creating greater strategic and business value through equity compensation programs.

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Information Technology
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

LIVE WEBCAST
20 August 2026, 7 - 8pm CEST
The Global Equity Gap: Why Ownership Doesn't Always Travel - ZOOM
webcast

Computershare

Finance, tax and accounting
Legal and regulatory
All plan types
Global

Companies often position equity compensation as a cornerstone of their ownership culture—but that promise doesn’t always translate globally. Regulatory complexity, tax considerations, and operational barriers can result in international employees being excluded from share plans or shifted into cash-settled alternatives, creating a disconnect between intention and reality. This session challenges those assumptions and explores what it really means for employees everywhere to own a piece of your company.

We’ll explore the “compliance gap” in cross-border equity and its impact on culture, alignment, and growth. Attendees will gain insight into the realities of balancing global consistency with local requirements, examine whether cash-settled awards truly deliver ownership, and uncover hidden risks while rethinking how to design equity programs that are both globally consistent and locally compliant.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

  • Identify the key regulatory, tax, and operational challenges that create the cross-border equity “compliance gap”
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of cash-settled awards versus equity in delivering true ownership and alignment
  • Apply practical strategies to design globally consistent, locally compliant equity programs


CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

LIVE WEBCAST
6 August 2026, 7 - 8pm CEST
Beyond the Tax Notice: Delivering Effective Tax Communications to a Global Workforce - ZOOM
tax comms

Morgan Stanley at Work

Communications
Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
Global

Knowledge is power, particularly when it comes to understanding the tax implications of equity compensation. While many companies provide tools and resources to help participants navigate tax-related decisions, ensuring those communications are understood and acted upon across a diverse, global workforce remains a significant challenge.

This session will explore best practices for designing and delivering effective tax communications that resonate across different demographics, geographies, and levels of financial literacy. Through practical examples and client success stories, attendees will gain insights into creating accessible, engaging, and impactful communication strategies that improve participant understanding and support informed decision-making.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify common challenges and barriers to delivering effective tax communications across a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.
  • Evaluate communication strategies and tools that improve accessibility, understanding, and engagement with equity-related tax information.
  • Determine best practices for developing participant-centric tax communication programs that support informed decision-making and enhance the employee experience.

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Communications
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

ARTICLE
4 August 2026
VEOLIA GLOBAL EMPLOYEE SHARE PLAN REACHES SUBSCRIPTION STAGE ACROSS 55 JURISDICTIONS
External News

Veolia / Euronext

Employee engagement
Discount shares
France
Global

Veolia's 2026 employee shareholding operation reached its subscription stage, with eligibility across 55 jurisdictions and a 15% discount to the reference price.

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