The people behind
ownership at work.
Coaches, consultants, researchers and facilitators. What binds us is a craft: seeing where ownership stalls in an organisation, and getting it moving again.
Together we cover organisational consulting, culture change and HR strategy. You do not get a rotating project team, but the people you see below, at your office in Brussels, Ghent or Antwerp.
Book a conversation- Sam FurnierFounder
- Eva MattonCo-founder & COO
- Stijn DerynckSenior expert, finance
- Kris De SchryverSenior expert, B2B sales
- Frederik BoterbergSenior expert, HR
- Kristof van DoorneSenior expert, finance & former CFO
- + 4 more experts
Domains we work in.
Our team brings together deep expertise in organisational psychology, change management, leadership development and HR strategy, in service of one goal: an ownership culture that stays standing after we leave.
- Organisational psychology01
- Change management02
- Leadership development03
- HR strategy and HR analytics04
- Team dynamics and facilitation05
Meet our experts.
The person who walks in is also the person who finishes the programme. Every name below stands in front of teams themselves, not behind a presentation about teams.
Sam Furnier
Founder of Ownership At Work. Guides companies through acquisitions, optimisation projects and leadership culture, with a strong focus on ownership on the work floor. Launched the Ownership Matrix in 2024 and has authored several books, including 'Hoe neem ik een bedrijf over?' (2017).
Eva Matton
Co-founder and COO of Ownership At Work. Experienced trainer and coach specialising in awareness and behavioural change, with a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach.
Stijn Derynck
Money and wealth expert, founder and CEO of Het Financieel Huis and the Financial Well-Being Academy. Author of 'Financiële zelfzorg' (2025). Helps companies and employees build financial peace of mind and sustainable growth with a grounded, action-oriented approach.
Kris De Schryver
Senior expert in B2B sales, guiding organisations through strategic change with advice, coaching, training and interim management. Author of 'De KO factor' and co-founder of the postgraduate programme in Sales Management (Odisee-KU Leuven).
Frederik Boterberg
Psychologist specialising in coaching, training and HR support. Works as an HR business partner, from hands-on guidance to building high-performing HR structures, with years of experience in recruitment and team coaching.
Kristof van Doorne
Former CFO with more than 25 years of local and international experience. Guides organisations through financial transformations and stronger performance management, bridging the gap between numbers and people.
Bart Van Wassenhove
Senior expert in B2B marketing, focused on marketing strategy, email and LinkedIn marketing, and employer branding. Leads internal marketing teams and projects aimed at recruitment and sales growth, with a no-nonsense, results-driven approach.
Nico Decroix
More than 30 years of international experience in finance, operations and transformation. As CFO and transformation leader, he translates strategy into robust processes and measurable results, with a no-nonsense style and a strong sense of ownership.
Karl Lefevre
Karl built his entire career at Cargill, with a focus on sourcing, procurement, supply chain management and general management. He now puts that broad experience to work strengthening SMEs on purchasing and supply chains.
Margot Hinnekens
Founder of Biesous, using nature's principles and ecosystem thinking as a framework for leadership and ownership on the work floor. Prefers working outdoors and on the move, with nature as a partner, for teams that become stronger, more resilient and more connected.
Grow with us.
We are continually looking for coaches, consultants and facilitators to strengthen our certified network.
- Core team
- Ten consultants
- Certified network
- Belgium and the Netherlands
- Region
- Brussels · Ghent · Antwerp
- Method
- The 4D model
Every engagement is supported by a certified consultant from our network.
How that certification works is explained on the page for consultants.
Curious who would walk through your door?
One conversation with the advisor who would take on your case. You tell us what you see happening, we tell you what we recognise in it.