Since its foundation in 1967 by Luc Van Hoecke, this Belgian family business, nestled in the heart of Sint-Niklaas, has established itself as an essential leader in the world of functional furniture fittings. With an impressive heritage of 41.9 million euros, Van Hoecke has forged an exclusive partnership with Blum over the decades.
Meet Frank Van Biesen, the Belgian entrepreneur behind FL Studio, the software that has transformed digital music. With a fortune in excess of 100 million euros, Van Biesen has revolutionized music creation.
Discover the rise of Philippe de Moerloose, who in a quarter of a century has built a 750 million euro empire through SDA Holding, specializing in machinery and equipment distribution in Africa and the Benelux countries.
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.
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, 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.
Under the astute management of Philippe Van de Vyvere, Sea-Invest has established itself as a European giant in port handling, with an impressive net worth of 788 million euros.
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.
Discover the inspiring story of the Donckers family, a Belgian family business founded in 1946, which turned post-war challenges into opportunities, becoming a major player in the tire 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.
