Europe’s dependence on Asia and the United States has left industries vulnerable. To build resilience, Europe needs to strengthen its own internal market and reconnect its value chains. ImpactBuilders Foundation connects leaders across Europe in the First Tuesday events, while ImpactBuilders Industry takes on the mission of rebuilding the continent’s industrial backbone — one company at a time.
Transforming companies into European success stories
Many European companies are at a crossroads: succession issues, financial difficulties, or growth ceilings are holding them back. Left alone, these businesses risk decline. With ImpactBuilders Industry, we step in to take them over, restructure them, and integrate them into de-risked European supply chains.
Our goal is simple: turn today’s struggling firms into tomorrow’s European success stories. Our method, however, is inspired by the ImpactBuilders dream. We believe companies should do more than survive. They should thrive, be well-connected across Europe, and bring joy to clients, collaborators, and the individuals and families that are impacted by their activities. That principle runs through every transformation we lead.
Why experienced voices matter
To succeed, we draw on the experience of leaders who know both industry and society. Peter Leyman, former Managing Director of Volvo, Voka, and Ryhove, and now active as a board member in schools and hospitals, has joined our advisory council. He sees the urgency: “SMEs need transformative solutions. There are many ways to do this, but I support the ImpactBuilders vision — to transform companies with respect for people. That is what Europe needs to distinguish itself from the hard-line capitalistic vision of the United States.”
Peter will play a key role in analysing target companies, advising on optimal paths for transformation, and endorsing our mission in the Belgian business community.
Invitation to partners
Family offices, private investors, industrial holdings, private equity firms, and other financial structures are welcome to connect with us. Together, we can explore opportunities to build resilience in Europe’s industries and create win-win solutions.