Import of cars from Dominique Moorkens' company Alcopa

Dominique Moorkens: The 190-million-euro Baron of the Alcopa Automobile Empire

Dominique Moorkens, knighted Baron in 2009, chairs the board of Alcopa, a family-owned automotive empire valued at over 190 million euros. Under his visionary leadership, Alcopa has transcended its status as a Belgian importer to become a major player in Europe and South Africa. With 35 dealerships in Belgium and Luxembourg, and a strong presence in Switzerland, Moorkens orchestrated a strategic expansion, diversifying Alcopa's activities from cars to two-wheelers. Its prudent management, marked by low indebtedness and the integration of external experts such as François Hinfray, illustrates Moorkens' ability to combine family tradition and managerial innovation, forging a model of success in the automotive industry."

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Axel Moorkens: The 198-million-euro automotive empire in the midst of diversification

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"Axel Moorkens, heir to a Belgian industrial dynasty, steers Alcopa to new heights with family assets estimated at over 198 million euros. Starting out as an Asian automobile importer, the group has successfully diversified its activities, notably with Sapim, the world leader in bicycle spokes, present in seven countries. The recent acquisition of 10% from the Whitestone holding company bears witness to Axel Moorkens' expansion ambitions. As Chairman of Alcopa and owner of 17% of the group, he embodies the new generation of Belgian industrialists, combining family heritage and strategic vision to conquer international markets, from automotive to high-tech components.

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Marouane Fellaini: From Field to 75 Million Euro Financial Empire

Marouane Fellaini, born in Etterbeek in 1987, has charted a remarkable course from professional soccer to entrepreneurship. An iconic midfielder for clubs such as Everton and Manchester United, he has also shone with the Belgian national team. Beyond the pitch, Fellaini has demonstrated a flair for business, wisely investing in real estate, various businesses and even a luxury boutique in Brussels. His sporting career, crowned by trophies such as the FA Cup and UEFA Europa League, has continued harmoniously in the business world. With assets estimated at over 75 million euros, Fellaini is the epitome of a successful athlete turned savvy entrepreneur.

laboratory managed by Serge Goblet

Serge Goblet: The Visionary Empire of 159 Million Euros, from Commerce to Revolutionary Biotechnology

Serge Goblet, a Belgian investor with an estimated fortune of 159 million euros, has built a diversified empire combining commerce, real estate and biotechnology. His flagship investment, Celyad Oncology SA, develops innovative CAR-T cancer therapies. Goblet illustrates the successful alliance between entrepreneurial spirit and medical innovation, contributing to therapeutic advances while consolidating a portfolio of international assets in various sectors.

boat in port managed by Nicolas Saverys

Nicolas Saverys: Maritime Visionary with Exmar Valued at 732 Million Euros

Nicolas Saverys, a key figure in the Belgian shipping industry, heads Exmar, a company specializing in the transport of liquefied gas. With a fortune of over 1 billion euros, he has valued Exmar at 732 million euros by 2022. Find out more about his career, his successes and his influence on the European energy market.

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Maes Family: Rise of a 1-Billion-Euro Belgian Oil Giant - A Family Epic

Discover the fascinating story of Famille Maes, started by Jef Maes in the 60s and now a leading distributor of petroleum products in Belgium with sales of 1 billion euros. A family saga crowned by the acquisition by Dutch group De Haan in 2023, bearing witness to constant growth and innovation in the sector.

Paul Thiers floor factory

Paul Thiers: Wood industry visionary with a fortune of €59m

Paul Thiers, a leading figure in the flooring industry, made history as former CEO of Unilin and co-creator of Quick Step. After the sale of Unilin for 2.2 billion euros, he reinvented himself as a shrewd investor, co-founding Pentahold and helping to create Ion, a company dedicated to real estate development.