Els Lagrou is an inspirational speaker and entrepreneur dedicated to enhancing the financial resilience of employees, thereby contributing to their well-being and happiness.  

She has a rich background in finance. She worked in commercial banks and at the Financial Security and Markets Authority (FSMA). After the financial crisis in 2008 she worked for 7 years at Wikifin, the financial education program of the FSMA. Her extensive expertise led her to the OECD in Paris, where she coordinated projects on financial literacy, well-being, and resilience in 7 different countries. Through the international network on financial education (OECD/INFE), she gathered and shared knowledge, insights, and best practices with experts from 130 countries. 

In 2023, Els founded Dagelijks Geld.

Els’s mission includes reducing financial stress and empowering employees to take control of their money matters, leading to financial resilience. It's a win-win situation for both employees and employers and for society.