The lining of Palto
Discover who we are, what we stand for, and how we make a difference
Our Story
When founder Jo De Munter visited his grandmother as a child, he would always hear: “Put on your palto.” Not just a coat, but a symbol of care, protection, and forward thinking.
Today, PALTO stands for exactly that: a warm, strategic layer that empowers people and organizations. What began as a hallway ritual has grown into an organization that combines humanity with structure, clarity, and sustainable impact.
Organizations strengthened
2016
The year our story began
Individuals guided to their place
Our team
Jo De Munter
Consultant
Palmyre
Management Assistant
Our Vision
What drives us
Palto believes that sustainable growth happens where respect, equality, and inclusion meet strategic policy, clear communication, and strong processes.
Our core vision: Change begins with connection — between people, departments, and values.
Our Mission
What we strive for
We support organizations in shaping their strategy with a focus on human capital, sustainability, well-being, and impact. Our approach is human-centered, strategic, and future-driven, with a mission to:
“Strengthen organizations from within through respectful collaboration, clear communication, and forward-looking HR policies.”
Our Values
Trust
We build lasting relationships based on transparency.
Connection
We foster cohesion between people, teams, and processes.
Efficiency
We create clear structures and workable flows.
Care
We support with attention to the person behind the role.
Growth
We encourage sustainable development from within.
About Jo
Jo De Munter - Founder of Palto
With over 20 years of experience in HR, communication, and business development, Jo De Munter founded PALTO as a space where his values and expertise converge.
Having worked across a range of sectors — from healthcare to government — he repeatedly learned: Organizations grow from within when people feel seen and supported.
Jo is active as a mentor, board member, and speaker on topics such as sustainable entrepreneurship, inclusion, and strategic HR policy. His strength Turning complexity into clear structures, always with a human touch.
His strength? Structuring complexity clearly, with a continued focus on people.