Industrial

  • Alexandre Van Damme: From Family Inheritance to a 10 Billion Euro Fortune

    Alexandre Van Damme, heir to a long Belgian brewing tradition, has transformed the small family brewery into a global giant, AB InBev. With an estimated fortune of over 10 billion euros, he is the second-richest Belgian. Renowned for his strategic vision and discreet leadership, Van Damme has diversified his investments into global companies such as Kraft Heinz and Douwe Egberts, while remaining a key figure in the beverage industry. Find out how Alexandre combined family tradition and innovation to become a key figure in the business world.

  • The Holvoet Family: From Steel Transformation to a Fortune of 66 Million Euros

    The Holvoet family, with roots in Belgium and France, has built a fortune estimated at over 66 million euros thanks to its expertise in steel processing. With solid bases in Aalbeke and Kortrijk, the family business excels in steel processing and the production of steel structures. Find out how the Holvoets have leveraged new technologies and an innovation-driven customer strategy to become a major player in the metal industry.

  • Putteman family: From Belchim to a 57 million euro fortune in the crop protection industry

    Founded in 1987 by Dirk Putteman, Belchim Crop Protection has become a major player in the distribution of crop protection products in Europe. Despite financial challenges and the loss of its founder, the company continues to prosper thanks to strategic partnerships and a strong international presence. The Putteman family, with an estimated fortune of over 57 million euros, embodies innovation and resilience in the agricultural sector. Discover how their heritage and strategy have shaped a world-renowned company.

  • Thomas Baert: Flooring revolutionary with a 73 million euro fortune

    Belgian-born Thomas Baert made his mark on the Asian flooring industry by founding Chinafloors and Rugmax in Beijing. With around 1,300 employees, his company Creative Flooring Solutions (CFL) enjoys a global presence, with production sites in Vietnam, the USA, China and Taiwan. Thanks to its commitment to innovation and sustainable development, Baert has built up a fortune of over 73 million euros. Discover how its innovative brands, such as Firmfit, Novocore and Tenacity, have revolutionized the flooring market.

  • The Secrets of Achiel Verstraeten: Revolutionizing the Amusement Gaming Industry with a Fortune of 47 Million Euros

    Since 1959, the Verstraeten family, headed by Achiel Verstraeten, has transformed the amusement sector with innovations such as the three-motor crane mechanism and token bumper cars. The Elaut company they founded has expanded from Europe to the USA, making its mark on the market with high-quality products. Discover the seven secrets that have enabled this family to build an empire valued at over 47 million euros.

  • 289 Million : The Versele-Laga Empire - From Grocer to Animal Nutrition Giant

    Discover the spectacular rise of Versele-Laga, from a modest grocery store to an animal nutrition empire valued at over 289 million euros. This Belgian family saga, marked by innovation and international expansion, has revolutionized the animal feed industry over three generations, while maintaining remarkable discretion.

  • 70 Million: Raf Vanthoor's meteoric rise - From Cuisine to Circuits

    Discover the exceptional career of the Raf Vanthoor family, masters in the art of turning opportunity into gold. From innovation in cookware with Berghoff Worldwide to a passion for high-performance automobiles, this Belgian dynasty has built an empire valued at over 70 million euros. Immerse yourself in the story of a family that excels as much in entrepreneurship as it does on the international racing circuit.

  • 67 Million: The Vanthoor Empire - From Kitchen to Racetrack

    Discover the meteoric rise of the Vanthoor family, from kitchen utensils to motor racing. With an estimated fortune of over 67 million euros, this Belgian dynasty combines entrepreneurial innovation with a passion for speed, making its mark on the world of business and international motorsport.

  • Laurent Levaux: The Strategic Rectifier who orchestrated a 600 million euro sale

    Laurent Levaux, a graduate of UCLouvain and the University of Chicago, has established himself as one of Belgium's leading business turnarounds. From McKinsey consultant to CEO of Aviapartner, via the spectacular rescue of ABX, sold for 600 million euros, Levaux has demonstrated an exceptional ability to transform ailing companies. His impressive career includes key positions at Proximus, Bpost, and the presidency of Nethys, illustrating his versatility in a variety of sectors. An astute strategist and recognized crisis manager, Levaux has built a career marked by daring restructurings and resounding financial successes, making him a key figure on the Belgian business scene.