Myleen Verstraete

Board member

As a board member of Stichting PYM, Myleen aims to definitively direct capital towards impact in Belgium. Coming from a Belgian family specialized in industrial carpets, Myleen developed a passion for making the textile industry more sustainable. She became the Belgian ambassador for Waste2Wear, a company dedicated to textile products made from recycled plastic bottles.

Myleen has been a true catalyst for change through her network and impact investments. She is convinced that collaboration is the driver of systemic change. That is why she focuses on building bridges and bringing communities together. As a philanthropist, she gives her time, energy, and capital to support various social organizations and educational projects.

Impact Investment Themes
Sustainable fashion, circular economy, gender equality, sustainable urban renewal, regenerative agriculture, microfinancing.