Johan Depraetere

Johan Depraetere was born in a small town in Belgium, but his calling led him to become a true modern nomad. He has lived across three continents, in Brussels, Boston, Nw York, Barcelona, London and Seoul, and he has travelled to just under 100 countries. 

He has worked for some of the world’s best-known companies, including McKinsey, Samsung, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Procter & Gamble. He is the co-founder of Energy Equation Partners, a newly established investment firm focusing on energy transition.  

Johan also coaches scientists at Cancer Research UK and is a mentor for the social enterprise On Purpose. 

Johan has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a master’s degree in Change from INSEAD and is trained as an executive coach. 

As a dedicated spiritual seeker, Johan maintains a daily meditation practice that helps him explore the fundamental question: Who am I? He explores his creativity through writing, photography and pottery, through which he has learned the true meaning of vulnerability and courage. He is not afraid to embrace impermanence and his mortality. Walking alongside his mother and brother in their final moments taught him about courage in the face of death and the powerful lesson of forgiveness. 

He currently lives with his wife, Kyoung, and their cat, Misty, in South London.