Peter De Keyzer

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Who is Peter De Keyzer?

Peter is a well-known commentator in Belgian newspapers and magazines, and on social media. He is a critical observer/analyst of Belgian and European economic policy and is known to regularly ruffle a few feathers.

In 2016, the former chief economist for Petercam and BNP Paribas Fortis decided that it was time to become an entrepreneur and founded his strategic communication bureau, Growth Inc. The agency helps customers to have a sustainable influence on our rapidly changing society. On the right people, institutions, companies and eventually the whole of society. He will be releasing a book about this in 2020. His innovative and sometimes radical ideas allow De Keyzer to get most audiences thinking about the society of tomorrow and how you can help to construct it as an individual, company or organisation.

    The impact of influence: sustainable strategies for tomorrow based on the world of today

    Peter presents a tale about influence: on individuals, companies and organisations, but also on the government. He doesn’t want to use his strategic communication bureau Growth Inc. to draw attention to his customers, but to help them have real influence. Attention and influence are not the same thing. Power and influence are also not the same thing. Influence is lasting. Influence is not only about lobbying or good PR; influence goes much further and is thus also more difficult to achieve. Peter De Keyzer addresses every possible aspect of this multi-layered term during this lecture. It is well-founded as well as very accessible. He will be releasing a book on the subject of sustainable influence in 2020, together with his business partner, Olivier Van Horenbeeck.

    The future of Belgium and Europe: ‘companies’ in trouble

    Belgium performs poorly in the Global Competitiveness Report (World Economic Forum) when it comes to regulation complexity, long-term vision, infrastructure, enterprise and risk appetite. And let's not even mention the average retirement age and the country's uncontrollable budget.

    Other countries, which are not that much bigger, are doing considerably better than ‘tax champion’ Belgium. Infrastructure, efficient government and visionary leadership? Singapore! Start-ups, innovation and enterprise? Israel! Flexible labour market? Finland and Estonia! A budget surplus of 11 billion Euros? The Netherlands! Peter De Keyzer evaluates the country and proposes drastic, but certainly not unrealistic, measures.

    Today's economic climate: on the impact of economics on climate and vice versa

    The climate movement is increasingly becoming a radical anti-capitalism movement. However, when it comes to spectacular reductions in child mortality, literacy, women's rights, etc., we should be thanking the free market despite its shortcomings. Capitalism doesn’t - of its own accord - stand still to consider the future. Companies that are working on their own future must show that they are just as concerned with that of the planet. Companies that are unable to prove that they are part of the solution, will be regarded as part of the problem. The outlook of politicians often does not extend beyond the next election, but the perspective of companies is in principle unending. This means that companies are society's best allies when it comes to addressing the climate problem.

Peter De Keyzer presented a fantastic lecture. Great content, well founded and well delivered. He is a fluent, dynamic speaker. His progressive optimism is infectious! I would recommend his lecture to everyone!

Actueel Denken & Leven - Hasselt

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Peter De Keyzer presented our General Meeting with a keynote on the current financial/economic situation and his vision for the future. Not in the least boring, but enthusiastic and interesting!

Waldo Van de Velde

Director-General Febelgra

It’s fantastic how Peter, on several occasions, has managed to inspire large groups of youngsters - from difficult backgrounds - at A Seat At The Table. He shows them that you can and must be ambitious in order to create opportunities for yourself.

Youssef Kobo

Initiator of A Seat At The Table

Peter De Keyzer is one of the most influential economists of his generation. No boring statistician, but a creative and influential man of ideas!

Herman Daems

KU Leuven

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Peter De Keyzer convincingly shows how the market economy, when managed properly, offers the best opportunities for successfully overcoming the many challenges of the future. Peter De Keyzer is familiar with the theory and practice of the real economy and financial markets. A rare combination.

Han de Jong

Chief Economist ABN Amro Bank

Many economists only impart the current pessimism about the future. Peter De Keyzer is a welcome exception. Yes, there are problems, but Peter clearly shows that there are also solutions. There is reason for optimism.

Paul De Grauwe

London School of Economics

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