Jean Van Wetter graduated from the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management at the University of Brussels (ULB) and started his career as a strategy consultant for Arthur Andersen before moving into the international cooperation sector. He was the Executive Director of the NGO Humanity and Inclusion/Handicap International and lived in several countries in Africa, Europe and Asia. He is a frequent panelist on issues related to international cooperation and sustainable development goals. He is married and has three children.