Hayen family : Real estate masters with a fortune of €135m
The Hayen family, real estate icons and renowned plastic surgeons, have built a real estate empire worth an estimated 135 million euros, ranking 183rd among Belgium's fortunes.
Jan De Clerck: Domo strategist with a fortune of €850M and Industrial Expansion
Jan De Clerck, heir to the Domo Group and owner of a fortune estimated at 850 million euros, embodies the next generation of a renowned Belgian entrepreneurial dynasty. Having taken up the torch from his father, Roger De Clerck, Jan has propelled Domo Chemicals to the top of the technical yarn industry, crucial to the European carpet market.
Empire of the Vandermarliere family: From Tabaculture to Real Estate, Fortune of €632m
The Vandermarliere family dynasty, headed by Guido Vandermarliere and with an estimated fortune of 632 million euros, represents an outstanding success story in the tobacco industry and beyond. Since joining the family business in 1965, Guido has transformed J. Cortès into a globally recognized brand.
Dominique Janne: Film and real estate magnate with a fortune of €53.9m
Dominique Janne, an emblematic figure in the film and real estate industries, with a fortune estimated at 53.9 million euros, embodies multi-dimensional success. In the heart of Brussels, he built Novo Holding, a company that testifies to his influence in the world of cinema.
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.
Paul Gheysens: 700 Million Real Estate Vision and a Passion for Football
Discover the story of Paul Gheysens, the Flemish visionary behind Ghelamco, a dominant force in European real estate. From humble beginnings in landscaping, Gheysens has successfully established himself in Poland, building architectural icons such as The Spire and the Warsaw Unit.
Rocco Marotta: Master of 12 commercial showcases, the silent architect of urban success.
Rocco Marotta, an iconic figure in the commercial real estate landscape, has transformed his vision into an empire of strategic retail outlets. From jeans salesman to influential landlord, his career illustrates a meteoric rise in Belgium's commercial heartland, with an indelible imprint on prestigious streets such as Brussels' Nieuwstraat.
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.
Willy Naessens: 830M€ Empire in Construction and Agribusiness
Willy Naessens, a visionary Belgian entrepreneur, has built a diversified empire that crosses the boundaries of construction and extends into the food industry, racking up staggering sales of 830 million euros. Originally from Wortegem-Petegem.