Family

  • Ackermans and van Haaren: Key to Belgian diversification since 1884

    Since its foundation in Antwerp in 1884, Ackermans et van Haaren (AvH) has established itself as a key pillar of the Belgian holding landscape. With assets in excess of €2 billion, AvH excels in key sectors such as dredging, growth capital, private banking, energy and real estate, thanks to its strategy of intelligent diversification.

  • Maes Family: A €400M Dynasty Conquers Belgian Industry

    The Maes family, with an indelible imprint on the Belgian economy since 1892, steers a diversified family empire encompassing real estate, hotels and industrial production. Under the leadership of the fifth generation, Sophie Maes, the group boasts a solid fortune of almost 400 million euros, testifying to innovative management and a sharp strategic vision.

  • Weerts Group Family: 75 Years of Expansion, from Transport to Global Logistics Leader

    Discover the remarkable rise of the Weerts Group family, from humble beginnings with a single truck before the Second World War to a dominant force in the logistics industry. With an extensive presence in Belgium and beyond, Weerts has transcended the times to diversify into real estate and specialized logistics services, while preserving the pioneering spirit of its founder.

  • Van Waeyenberge family: 3 generations and a growing family fortune

    Discover the history of the Van Waeyenberge family, a name synonymous with insight and endurance in Belgian commerce. Under the leadership of Piet Van Waeyenberge, this dynasty rose through activities ranging from food trading to the management of major financial holdings.

  • The Bracht family: Discretion and a 72-million-euro inheritance

    Immerse yourself in the discreet yet powerful history of the Bracht family, a dynasty rooted in Belgian nobility and intimately linked to the prosperity of Sipef. From Baron Theo Bracht's careful stewardship of the estate to the sad memory of an inheritance scarred by tragedy.

  • The Clarebout family: A Belgian entrepreneurial dynasty, 800,000 tons of success

    The Clarebout family, at the head of one of Belgium's leading food processing companies, stands out for its specialization in potato processing, with an impressive annual output of over 800,000 tons of French fries. With state-of-the-art facilities in Nieuwkerke and Warneton, this family-run business, with assets in excess of 431 million euros, symbolizes excellence, innovation and growth in the sector, while resiliently facing up to challenges and consolidating its presence on the European market.

  • Bernard Van Canneyt: 30 Years of Real Estate Excellence in Brussels

    Discover the remarkable career of Bernard Van Canneyt, the mastermind behind Château Promotions, which has transformed real estate in Brussels. Heir to an entrepreneurial tradition begun by his father, co-founder of Unilin, Bernard has diversified his family heritage by building a real estate empire.