Ilse Melotte
Founder and Principal Endelea
Meet Ilse Melotte
Ilse Melotte is a valued Senior Executive with over 20 years of experience in the energy and IT industries. Her expertise lies in general management, finance, risk management and software implementations. In 2014 she founded NrgFin, a SaaS business operating in the energy retail market, along with her Belgian business partner. In 2020 her business was acquired by ENSEK ltd, a global software company, and during the integration, Ilse was the MD of ENSEK Benelux. Ilse has a passion to drive change for good, providing transformational products and services that improve companies and individual’s day-to-day lives.
Dominiek Beelen
Founder and Treasurer Endelea
Meet Dominiek Beelen
Dominiek Beelen holds degrees in Business and Financial Sciences and Healthcare Auditing. He has a strong financial background and worked for more than 10 years for Waterland, an independent private equity investment group. He began his career in auditing with KPMG and held CFO positions at Carrefour subsidiaries, at Getronics BeLux and Euro Shoe Belux. In 2006, he joined Senior Living Group as the Finance Director and in 2018, Dominiek was appointed CEO of Korian Benelux.
Sofie Dewil
Project Manager Endelea
Meet Sofie Dewil
As mother of 2 sons, Sofie is an accountant and tax specialist, active in the family business. Since her children are growing older, Sofie started to use her experience, energy and drive to contribute to the growth and development of others. Her passion for Africa has been strongly rekindled in recent years. Climbing Mount Meru marked a turning point. She discovered the strength and inspiration to translate this passion into concrete actions, not just for herself, but especially for her African fellow human beings.
Els Beckers
Lead Friends of Endelea
Meet Els Beckers
Els is operational manager of a Belgian horse farm and winery and has more than twenty years of experience as administrative support. With a huge passion for working with horses, Els knows the value of connection, collaboration and care. She is responsible for crowdfunding at the foundation and the development of the Friends of Endelea network. With great conviction, she contributes to strengthening our projects and creating sustainable opportunities all together.