Steven Beckers
Founder
Steven is a visionary and a solution finder, who transforms companies’ real estate assets into opportunities. A Cradle-to-Cradle accredited architect, Steven has led major award winning architectural projects internationally and circular economy projects in the real estate sector since 2011, with his consultancy company Lateral Thinking Factory.
Mathias De Vos
Site Manager & Aquaponics Techniques
The bio-engineering background of Mathias combined with his focus and organisation give him the keys to manage the farm’s operations and its team. This happens through his experience in aquaponics techniques, in different languages and
(as much as possible) with a great smile!
Gwenn Guillaume
Optimization & Fish farming Manager
Gwenn is an agricultural engineer specialized in sustainability economics. After a few years abroad in the cooperation and development sector, she started working at BIGH to develop aquaponics and short circuits. Responsible for optimization and fish farming, she establishes the fish production strategy and the development of future aquaponic farms.
Cassian Libeer
Horticulture Manager
Our horticulture manager Cassian, brings his expertise
concerning in production techniques and watch over
horticulture management of our greenhouses.
Joseph Ball
Horticulture Technician
Joe’s extensive experience in organic farming enables
him to run all horticulture tasks within the farm.
He is continuously optimising the production of herbs
in the greenhouse and oversees the maintenance
of the outdoor garden all the while bringing
a positive energy to the team.
François Latrille
Aquaculture Technician
François’ academic background in marine biology and practical
experiences in aquaculture has brought him much expertise
in fish behaviour and rearing. His dedication for sustainable aquaculture, especially towards aquaponics, allows a smooth management of all daily tasks concerning the rearing of fish
at the farm and the recycling of their valuable nutrients.
Jens De Laet
Sales & Marketing Manager
Jens’ pragmatism and multilingual capacities brings a vital efficiency to everything that touches orders and
sales at the farm. His engineering background
and his passion for a sustainable lifestyle make him
a great addition to the team, allowing the best aspects
of BIGH’s vision to become possible.
Chloé Pitz
Communication Manager
Chloé is a recent graduate with a master’s degree
in communication and a specialization
in sociocultural animation and continuing education.
The importance she gives to her values and interests,
linked to the environment and a fairer society,
energizes and diversifies BIGH’s communication.
Barbara Verniers
Events Manager
Barbara has a degree in Multilingual Communication
but her professional background has led her to
specialize in event organization. She will go the extra mile
(in three different languages!) to make or realize
your best ideas for events on the farm!