Books

  • Jean-Luc Mélenchon: 5 Secrets of the Wealth of a French Political Leader

    Discover the inspiring story of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, born in 1951 in Tangiers, who has become a leading figure in French politics. With an estimated net worth of 1.78 million euros, explore his multicultural origins, his political rise through the Socialist and Left Parties, and his exemplary financial transparency.

  • The 4 Pillars of Financial Success by Linda de Suza

    Discover the fascinating life of iconic Franco-Portuguese artist Linda de Suza. From her beginnings in Paris in the 1970s to a fortune estimated at 3 million euros, explore her musical and literary career, as well as her enduring legacy in Franco-Portuguese culture.

  • Jan Vande Velden: The Strategic Architect behind the 50 Million Euro ZNU Empire

    Jan Vande Velden, Managing Director of Zuidnederlandse Uitgeverij (ZNU), played a crucial role in transforming this publishing house into a flourishing literary empire. Under his visionary leadership, Lier-based ZNU, with capital of 50.8 million euros, has undergone remarkable expansion. The strategic acquisition of 37% from Standaard Boekhandel in 1994, followed by the acquisition of majority control, propelled ZNU to the forefront of the Flemish publishing market. Vande Velden, initially a close collaborator of Father Schaltin, skilfully navigated the publishing landscape, extending ZNU's influence into Wallonia with the acquisition of the Club chain. His leadership enabled ZNU to establish itself as a key player in Belgian publishing, publishing under the Deltas name in Flanders.

  • Hilde Schaltin's Colossal Legacy: ZNU and its 140 Standaard Boekhandel bookshops

    Hilde Schaltin, an iconic figure at Zuidnederlandse Uitgeverij (ZNU), left a lasting legacy in the world of Flemish publishing. Before her death in 2016, she controlled 33% of this discreet but influential family business. Under the leadership of the Schaltin sisters, ZNU transformed itself from a publishing house specializing in children's literature into a diversified publishing empire. The strategic acquisition of Standaard Boekhandel in 1995, now numbering 140 bookshops, marked a major turning point. ZNU extended its influence internationally with subsidiaries in France and Spain, while adapting to the digital age via the Azur platform. Hilde Schaltin's legacy lives on in this company, which combines family tradition and editorial innovation.