Bernard Gustin

Chief Executive Officer, Elia Sanv

Search every verified Bernard Gustin interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Bernard Gustin, who became CEO of Elia Group on January 15, 2025, said the company has an investment plan of 30 billion euros over five years, with roughly 10 billion allocated to Belgium and 20 billion to Germany. He stated that this is one of the largest capital increases ever on the Brussels stock exchange, describing it as a sign of the economy's health. Gustin argued for electrification and infrastructure investment to reduce dependence on fossil fuel volatility, adding that while overall energy consumption may decrease, electricity demand will need to double to fill the gap. He noted that the company is also pursuing alternatives to its main plan, which involve different risks related to permits and regulatory regimes. Gustin previously served as CEO of Brussels Airlines. In that role, he highlighted the airline's decision to continue flying to countries affected by Ebola, stating they knew it was the right thing to do and that they were part of the solution. He also criticized the low-cost airline industry, saying it killed the dream of the industry and that passengers were tired of being treated as cattle, arguing for a return to a focus on service.