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  • Ramatoulaye Diop: Michel Blanc's Discreet Companion and Heir, Their Story in Detail

    Ramatoulaye Diop, a talented stylist, shared her life with the famous actor Michel Blanc for almost fifteen years. Their discreet but solid relationship lasted until Michel Blanc's death in October 2024. Although they always kept their love affair out of the spotlight, their couple symbolizes the balance between public and private life.

  • Dominiek De Clerck: Heir and entrepreneur with assets of over 150 million Euros

    Dominiek De Clerck, a member of the famous De Clerck family, is a Belgian entrepreneur whose fortune exceeds 130 million euros, mainly thanks to his involvement in real estate and banking through the CKV company. Despite family conflicts and legal disputes, Dominiek has managed to consolidate his position, notably by focusing on the management of his estate and his historic domain in Vollezele. In partnership with his wife, Veronique Santens, he continues to enhance and preserve the family heritage while developing his assets.

  • Philippe Vlerick: How a Belgian Visionary Built a 197 Million Euro Empire

    Philippe Vlerick, a leading figure in the Belgian financial world, has successfully navigated economic and industrial challenges to build a fortune estimated at 197 million euros. His journey, marked by strategic acquisitions, judicious investments and a commitment to innovation, illustrates how a visionary can build a lasting empire. Discover how Philippe Vlerick has turned challenges into opportunities and maintained a leading influence in the Belgian economy.

  • Kristof Sanders: The Visionary Architect of Forum Interim, a 53 Million Euro Success-Story

    Kristof Sanders, co-founder of Forum Interim in 1997, has transformed an initial investment of 150,000 euros into a recruitment empire valued at 53 million euros. Specializing in cross-border recruitment, the company has conquered the West Flanders job market thanks to an innovative strategy. The acquisition by Straco in 2017, endowing Forum Jobs with a war chest of 50 million euros, marked a decisive turning point. Under the new holding company Forpar, Sanders and his team continue to expand their influence, perfectly illustrating how entrepreneurial vision and adaptation to market needs can create a success story in the human resources field.