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Maes Family: A €400M Dynasty Conquers Belgian 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.

Production technicians in action, a common scene in Wouter Vandenhaute's career at Woestijnvis.

Wouter Vandenhaute and Erik Watte: The Media Turn of a Magnate

Explore the fascinating career of Wouter Vandenhaute, from his early days in journalism to the founding of Woestijnvis, a pillar of Flemish television. Despite an estimated fortune of 8 million euros and a fluctuating position in the ranking of wealthy personalities, Vandenhaute has left an indelible mark on the media world.

Fleet of ready-to-go delivery trucks, representing the Weerts family's growth and organization in logistics.

Weerts Group Family: 75 Years of Expansion, from Transport to Global Logistics Leader

Discover the remarkable rise of the Weerts Group family, from humble beginnings with a single truck before the Second World War to a dominant force in the logistics industry. With an extensive presence in Belgium and beyond, Weerts has transcended the times to diversify into real estate and specialized logistics services, while preserving the pioneering spirit of its founder.

Shimmering skyscrapers evoke the imposing presence of the Van Waeyenberge family in the financial sector.

Van Waeyenberge family: 3 generations and a growing family fortune

Discover the history of the Van Waeyenberge family, a name synonymous with insight and endurance in Belgian commerce. Under the leadership of Piet Van Waeyenberge, this dynasty rose through activities ranging from food trading to the management of major financial holdings.

VTM logo, reflecting the Van Thillo family's media presence in Belgium.

Van Thillo family: 932 million euros towards a digital media era

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.

A winding road cuts through a dense oil palm plantation, an echo of the Bracht family's agricultural era.

The Bracht family: Discretion and a 72-million-euro inheritance

Immerse yourself in the discreet yet powerful history of the Bracht family, a dynasty rooted in Belgian nobility and intimately linked to the prosperity of Sipef. From Baron Theo Bracht's careful stewardship of the estate to the sad memory of an inheritance scarred by tragedy.