Nestled in the heart of Limburg, Brasserie Martens stands out as Belgium's second largest beer producer, a title proudly held since its foundation in Bocholt in 1758. Through eight generations, the Martens family has cultivated a heritage of quality and excellence, guiding the company with passion and dedication.
Discover the meteoric rise of TVH, the Belgian materials handling equipment giant, from its foundation in 1969 by Paul Thermote and Paul Vanhalst to become a world leader. With an impressive inventory of 2,100 used forklift trucks and over 16 million spare parts references, TVH has established itself as an essential reference, serving 20,000 active customers in 162 countries.
Immerse yourself in the world of GH Group, headed by Gérald Hibert, a discreet but powerful player in the real estate sector. With landmark acquisitions in Brussels and Paris, including the prestigious Louise Village, Hibert is shaping the sector through his judicious investments.
Meet Bart Verhaeghe, a titan of Belgian entrepreneurship whose fortune and ambitious projects have shaped sectors as diverse as real estate and sports. With the creation of Eurinpro, sold for nearly 400 million euros,...
Immerse yourself in the world of Jos Sluys, civil engineer turned venture capital magnate, whose fortune exceeds 450 million euros. After graduating from the University of Brussels in 1986, his career evolved from a role at Unilever to the founding of Arinso, a pioneering SAP solutions company, which enjoyed a meteoric rise until its acquisition for 375 million euros.
Immerse yourself in the world of the Lhoist-Berghmans family, whose assets total nearly 3 billion euros thanks to their world-leading lime and dolomite production.
The history of the Frère family, marked by success and strategy, enters a new era with the succession of Albert Frère, the famous Belgian billionaire. At the heart of this transition are Ségolène Frère and her husband, Ian Gallienne.
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.
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.
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.
