Jan Van Lancker: From Lawyer to CEO of Uplace, Trajectory of an Innovative Leader in 2025
Jan Van Lancker
Jan Van Lancker, recognized for his role as General Manager of the company Uplacehas forged a distinguished career path. A graduate of Ghent University, he obtained a law degree in 1989, before starting his career with De Bandt, an influential law firm in Belgium at the time. His ambition led him to the United States, where he obtained a Master of Laws.
On his return to Belgium, Van Lancker rejoined De Bandt, now merged with LinklatersHe has worked as a corporate lawyer for major companies. In particular, he orchestrated the IPO of Belgacom and played a mediating role in the transaction of Ubizen and Jan Van Lancker has an estimated fortune of over 34 000 000€.
In 2004, marking a turning point in his career, he left the legal world to acquire 8 % of Eurinpro shares, a company of real estate developmentand begins a new adventure as an asset manager at Kapelle-op-den-Bos. Later, Verhaeghe sells Eurinpro to launch UplaceVan Lancker becomes CEO of this new entity. His transition to the entrepreneurial sector enabled him to realize his entrepreneurial aspirations and actively influence the direction of the company. Under his leadership, Uplace has met with success, asserting its skills in project management and development.
Key information :
- Name : Jan Van Lancker
- Education : University of Ghent, Master of Laws in the United States
- Career : Start at De Bandt, transition to CEO of Uplace
- Major projects : Belgacom IPO, negotiations for Ubizen
- Current role : Asset Manager and General Manager at Uplace
