Even in today’s complex world, the goal of your business remains simple: to preserve, recover, and create value. No matter how challenging your company’s situation, the added value we deliver is what sets Eight International and Eight Advisory apart.

First, Studio 100 CEO Hans Bourlon discusses the need to stay close to your company DNA when looking for structured expansion and development. Then, Frank Donck from 3d investors shares his view on long-term value creation, entrepreneurship, and his role as a critical listener. Finally, Eight Advisory’s very own Philippe Fimmers reflects on the challenge of creating a coherent interface between creativity and investment. We also share an outsider’s perspective: that of Dean Newlund, a business intuition expert and CEO of Mission Facilitators International. He provides his insights into the unseen potential of intuition, explaining why he’s a strong advocate for giving instinct a seat in the boardroom.

As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll find a selection of Eight International and Eight Advisory takes on the hottest topics in M&A, as well as an inspiring glimpse into the life and passions of JP Weber’s Iwona Penwarden. There’s plenty to get stuck into, and we look forward to hearing your feedback on this first issue: don’t hesitate to get in touch at … . For now, happy reading!

That’s why we’re delighted to share the first issue of our new magazine: Value(s). In this and future editions, we’ll share and discuss different ways of identifying and capturing value. We’ll explore remarkable real-life cases and bring together leading experts from various business cultures. And we’ll approach the idea of value from a range of perspectives, from the capital to the principle.

Our first theme is Rationalizing Intuition. In our cover story, you’ll hear how logic and magic – or head and heart – came together in perfect harmony during our collaboration with Belgian entertainment company Studio 100. It’s a prime example of how bridging perception gaps can grow sustainable value.