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 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 Cigrang family, with an estimated heritage of 2 billion euros, stands out for its maritime empire and diversified investments. Originally from Luxembourg, but deeply rooted in Antwerp, they run Cobelfret, a major freight forwarding and port terminal management company.
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.
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 Fabien Pinckaers and his company Odoo, which has transformed the business management software landscape with a revolutionary open-source model. From humble beginnings to a €4 billion valuation, Odoo embodies innovation with affordable ERP solutions for SMEs.
At the heart of Belgium's financial and media dynamism, the Van Thillo family runs an empire that has successfully navigated the sometimes tumultuous waters of the banking and media industries. Despite the sale of Spaarkrediet and the closure of Het Financiehuis, their influence has only grown, not least thanks to their control of media giants such as VTM and Het Laatste Nieuws.
Discover the story of Paul Gheysens, the Flemish visionary behind Ghelamco, a dominant force in European real estate. From humble beginnings in landscaping, Gheysens has successfully established himself in Poland, building architectural icons such as The Spire and the Warsaw Unit.
Discover the entrepreneurial journey of Fernand Huts, head of logistics giant Katoen Natie, valued at 2.8 billion euros. Together with his wife Karine, they are transforming the global logistics landscape through innovative solutions and a deep cultural commitment.
