Patricia Ceysens (b. June 5, 1965, Maaseik) is a Belgian politician and entrepreneur. With a background in law from the Catholic University of Leuven, she entered politics in 1995, serving as municipal councilor in Leuven, provincial councilor in Flemish Brabant, and member of the Flemish & Belgian Parliament.
As Flemish Minister for Economy, Enterprise, Science, Innovation, and Foreign Trade, Ceysens played a pioneering role in advancing entrepreneurship, technology, and economic policy, helping to position Flanders as a leader in innovation.
Beyond politics, she is the founder and CEO of WeWatt, a company specializing in human-powered furniture, such as desks and bike stations that generate electricity, merging sustainability with design and active living. Through board memberships and advisory roles, she remains a driving force in all things ESG and digital transformation. Her contributions have earned her recognition as a respected voice in innovation and economic development.
