Paul Thiers, a leading figure in the flooring industry, made history as former CEO of Unilin and co-creator of Quick Step. After the sale of Unilin for 2.2 billion euros, he reinvented himself as a shrewd investor, co-founding Pentahold and helping to create Ion, a company dedicated to real estate development.
The Macharis family, head of VPK Packaging Group, is a spectacular success story in the cardboard and packaging industry, with a family fortune in excess of 1.45 billion euros.
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.
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.
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.
Immerse yourself in the world of Tony Beeuwsaert, the Flemish entrepreneur with a 94 million euro portfolio who orchestrates success from behind the scenes. Discover how this master of discretion steers the destiny of Zulte-Waregem soccer club, while propelling a variety of industrial sectors, from energy to aeronautics, to new heights of efficiency and innovation.
Wim De Veirman and Jan Helskens, visionaries of the modern kitchen, have revolutionized the market with Greenpan™, a pioneering brand in eco-friendly ceramic stoves. With a fortune in excess of 350 million euros, their success is a testament to innovation and commitment to quality and sustainability.
