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Philip Cracco: Belgian Visionary with a fortune of €100m - Legend of Entrepreneurship and Courage

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Philip Cracco

Philip Cracco, Belgian entrepreneur and notable public figure, founded the personnel placement Accent Jobs in 1995, alongside Conny Vandendriessche. By focusing on temporary positions with the possibility of permanent hiring, the company has experienced remarkable growth, establishing its presence with 193 offices across the country and more than 600 dedicated employees fortune of over 100 million euros.

Philip Cracco recruitment bus

Accent Jobs - A growing success

  • Foundation : Summer 1995
  • Founders : Philip Cracco and Conny Vandendriessche
  • Strategy: Temporary positions with permanent contract option
  • Expansion : Continued growth with specialized offices added every year
  • Imprint: 193 national offices, over 600 employees

After stepping away from Accent Jobs, Cracco returned to entrepreneurship by acquiring Rodaniaa watch brand, in 2015. Its aim was to restore the and profitability of the established brand, but finally gave up, valuing the company at zero in 2018 for lack of a buyer.

Rodania watch from Philip Cracco

Bold and resolute, Cracco led a life of diverse adventures. Having served as a paracommando, he continued to seek the thrill, becoming a member of the World Expedition Rally Team and exploring faraway lands on two wheels.

Rodania - An ambitious project

  • Acquisition : 2015 by Philip Cracco
  • Vision : Restoring Rodania's global prestige
  • Assessment : Valued at 0 euros in 2018 after financial challenges

In addition to his entrepreneurial ambitions, Cracco became a media personality thanks to his participation in the TV show " The Sky Is the Limit " on the Vier channel, capturing the public's attention with his personal and professional life.

At the height of his media activities, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He battled the disease until his death in early 2020.

Philip Cracco's job company

Jobfixers - Back to the roots

  • Creation : Following Cracco's return to the human resources sector
  • Inheritance : Run by Lieven Bonamie and Cracco's children after his death

In the spirit of returning to one's roots, Cracco has launched Jobfixersa new temping agency, continuing to impact the employment sector right up to the end and leaving assets estimated at over €102,288,290.

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