Carl Mestdagh, Executive Chairman of Equilis Europe: “I’ve had the opportunity to work with Guillaume in the past, when he served as CEO of Carrefour Market Mestdagh. His team spirit, his leadership skills, his ability to help people grow, and his capacity to unite an organization around a shared vision were key factors in our decision. Equilis’s story is driven by a talented team, motivated by the desire to create projects that bring more meaning to our daily lives. Guillaume’s arrival aligns perfectly with this approach.”
"In a rapidly changing industry, where people, innovation, and sustainability are playing an increasingly important role, we have adopted a new leadership approach by entrusting the leadership ofEquilis Belgium to a leader with a wealth of diverse experience and a proven track record of successful transformation."
Transforming, Together.
“Joining a well-established company with numerous and varied projects was a key factor in my decision. I am delighted to contribute to its growth and help shape its organizational structure. Drawing on my experience in the retail and commercial real estate sector, I will build on the solid and diverse expertise of the existing team.”
"My top priorities will be to meet with each and every one of you, assess your needs, establish a framework, and support growth to ensure that projects are delivered under optimal conditions. Equilis’s corporate culture and collaborative approach particularly appealed to me and will be at the heart of my strategy to strengthen our position in the Belgian residential market," said Guillaume Beuscart, CEO Equilis Belgium.
People as the driving force behind change.
“In2024, an internal collective reflection allowed us to reaffirm the importance of Meaning, Enjoyment, and Sustainability—key values for Equilis, both in our day-to-day work and in our projects. This effort laid the foundation for an approach that is even more people-centered.”
The arrival of a team player at the helm ofEquilis Belgium is an opportunity to strengthen these fundamentals.
This decision reflects a commitment to strengthening Equilis’s approach by building on the existing team of experts while incorporating practices inspired by other sectors.
Equilis Belgium The company is currently marketing and constructing approximately 1,000 housing units in Brussels and the Walloon Region, for which building permits have been obtained. In addition, the team is working on a portfolio of projects involving the development of another 1,500 housing units and 25,000 m² of retail space.
"We are delighted to welcome Guillaume to the team to tackle these challenges," said Olivier Beguin, CEO of Equilis Europe.
PROFILE OF GUILLAUME BEUSCART
A French national and father of three, Guillaume has lived in Belgium with his family for about fifteen years. He spent most of his career with the Lagardère Group, where he worked first at the group’s headquarters in Paris and then at Lagardère Travel Retail North America in Montreal. He then joined Lagardère Travel Retail Benelux in 2008, first as Chief Financial Officer and then as Managing Director from 2011 to 2016. He subsequently served as CEO of Carrefour Market Mestdagh from 2017 to 2019.
After a stint at Atos, where he served as Senior Vice President and helped major companies with their digital transformation, he then joined Intermarché Belgium to oversee the acquisition, merger, and integration of the Mestdagh Group, which was completed in 2024.
