A Theologian with an MBA ??

Based on his personal experience and his attitude to life, which is embedded in the catholic tradition, Bruno will provide insight into how his studies in theology and business management contribute to his development as a person, his ethics in his relationships with others, as well as the effectiveness with which he fulfils his tasks.

Some of the most famous CEO’s base their leadership on a spiritual fundament and embed purpose and authenticity in their road to success. Bruno will explore the relevance of spirituality for your work and life.

At the end of this lecture, the deeper meaning of the proverb “Being in the world, but not of it” will become very clear and help you to understand that quite many paradoxes in your life will resolve themselves by adopting the right approach to it.

Bruno Spriet is the Secretary General of the Belgian Bishops’ Conference since March 2023, responsable for the activities of the Catholic Church at the national level of Belgium. He coordinates the work on Communication, public affairs, juridical questions, and interreligious dialogue among others. He also serves on the board of directors of Catholic media such as Halewijn NV and Cathobel ASBL. He is the first non-cleric in this position in Belgium.

Bruno worked 10 years for a private family foundation, Porticus, developping international support programmes to help professionalise Church management and to make the Church more participative.

Bruno obtained a Master in General Management at the Vlerick Business School in 2012, winning the Best Student Award for his class. Before that, he obtained an Advanced Master in Theology an Religious Studies at the KULeuven. Bruno is married and has 3 children.