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Jan Baert: The Media Visionary Behind a 374 Million Euro Fortune

Jan Baert, with an estimated fortune of 374 million euros, is a key figure in the Belgian media landscape. In association with Het Belang van Limburg and Gazet van Antwerpen, he has transformed Concentra into a major media player, notably through the formation of Mediahuis. Discover how the Baert family navigated the challenges of the market to build a solid and prosperous media empire, positioning themselves among the 80 richest families in Belgium.

logo of the democo company of the Demot and Houben families

The Demot and Houben Families: How they transformed Democo into a 65 million euro empire

The Demot and Houben families were the founding pillars of Democo, a major construction group based in Hasselt. Since its creation in 1977 by Cyriel Demot, Frans Houben, and Mario Longhi, the company has prospered under the leadership of Philip Demot, reaching sales of 250 to 300 million euros. Discover how these families built a fortune of 65 million euros by transforming Democo into a diversified and influential company in the construction industry.

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Philippe Vlerick: How a Belgian Visionary Built a 197 Million Euro Empire

Philippe Vlerick, a leading figure in the Belgian financial world, has successfully navigated economic and industrial challenges to build a fortune estimated at 197 million euros. His journey, marked by strategic acquisitions, judicious investments and a commitment to innovation, illustrates how a visionary can build a lasting empire. Discover how Philippe Vlerick has turned challenges into opportunities and maintained a leading influence in the Belgian economy.

2 girls playing the verstaeten family machines created by the Elaut company

The Secrets of Achiel Verstraeten: Revolutionizing the Amusement Gaming Industry with a Fortune of 47 Million Euros

Since 1959, the Verstraeten family, headed by Achiel Verstraeten, has transformed the amusement sector with innovations such as the three-motor crane mechanism and token bumper cars. The Elaut company they founded has expanded from Europe to the USA, making its mark on the market with high-quality products. Discover the seven secrets that have enabled this family to build an empire valued at over 47 million euros.

dog food from Famille Versele

289 Million : The Versele-Laga Empire - From Grocer to Animal Nutrition Giant

Discover the spectacular rise of Versele-Laga, from a modest grocery store to an animal nutrition empire valued at over 289 million euros. This Belgian family saga, marked by innovation and international expansion, has revolutionized the animal feed industry over three generations, while maintaining remarkable discretion.

Raf Vanthoor

70 Million: Raf Vanthoor's meteoric rise - From Cuisine to Circuits

Discover the exceptional career of the Raf Vanthoor family, masters in the art of turning opportunity into gold. From innovation in cookware with Berghoff Worldwide to a passion for high-performance automobiles, this Belgian dynasty has built an empire valued at over 70 million euros. Immerse yourself in the story of a family that excels as much in entrepreneurship as it does on the international racing circuit.

Kitchen utensils by Raf Vanthoor

67 Million: The Vanthoor Empire - From Kitchen to Racetrack

Discover the meteoric rise of the Vanthoor family, from kitchen utensils to motor racing. With an estimated fortune of over 67 million euros, this Belgian dynasty combines entrepreneurial innovation with a passion for speed, making its mark on the world of business and international motorsport.

Import of cars from Dominique Moorkens' company Alcopa

Dominique Moorkens: The 190-million-euro Baron of the Alcopa Automobile Empire

Dominique Moorkens, knighted Baron in 2009, chairs the board of Alcopa, a family-owned automotive empire valued at over 190 million euros. Under his visionary leadership, Alcopa has transcended its status as a Belgian importer to become a major player in Europe and South Africa. With 35 dealerships in Belgium and Luxembourg, and a strong presence in Switzerland, Moorkens orchestrated a strategic expansion, diversifying Alcopa's activities from cars to two-wheelers. Its prudent management, marked by low indebtedness and the integration of external experts such as François Hinfray, illustrates Moorkens' ability to combine family tradition and managerial innovation, forging a model of success in the automotive industry."