From Vulnerability to Vision: Leadership Lessons with Koen Dejonckheere

Many leaders speak about resilience – far fewer openly embrace vulnerability, curiosity, and shared responsibility as cornerstones of leadership. For Koen Dejonckheere, longtime CEO of Gimv, these traits were shaped by a childhood rooted in responsibility, the influence of diverse mentors, and decades of navigating cycles of crisis and opportunity.In this episode of Human Voices, we explore the formative experiences that shaped Koen’s philosophy, the pivotal moments that taught him to listen deeply, and why he believes the best investors – and leaders – remain open, humble, and continuously learning.