With a robust legal background from Rijksuniversiteit Gent and specialized studies in European and international law from Brussels and Université Libre de Bruxelles, Michaël Gillis has significantly impacted the legal and compliance sectors. Starting at Simmons & Simmons, he advanced to pivotal roles at Distrigas NV and GDF SUEZ, culminating as the Legal, Ethics & Data Privacy Vice-President at ENGIE Europe and Head of Legal and Compliance at ENGIE Belgium. His expertise spans regulatory affairs, corporate legal strategies, and ethics, underpinned by a commitment to governance and data privacy.