photo of Francis Lemaire with his fortune

Francis Lemaire: Belgium's Radio Pioneers with a Fortune of 69 Million Euros

The Lemaire family, led by Francis Lemaire, made media history in Belgium with the creation of Radio Contact, which became the most listened-to radio station in Wallonia. Through integration into the RTL group and strategic partnerships with the likes of GBL and Albert Frère, Francis Lemaire amassed a fortune estimated at 69 million euros. Today, the Lemaire family continues to exert its influence, while Radio Contact remains a key player on the French-speaking airwaves.