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Matthias Koch<\/a><\/h2><\/div>Matthias Koch Partner I believe leadership works best when business clarity meets human connection. +491727070469 matthias.koch@valpeo.com ...<\/p><\/div>
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\u2018ESG in\u202f2026\u2026 wanneer niet langer de labels tellen, maar de keuzes die we maken\u2019<\/a><\/h2><\/div>ESG in 2026 vraagt meer dan rapporten. In dit interview met Stefan Peetroons onderzoekt House of Executives waarom identiteit en keuzes leiderschap bepalen.<\/p><\/div>
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