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  • Vincent De Gryse: The 34 Million Euro Border Empire, from KV Kortrijk to Stop & Shop

    Vincent De Gryse, unexpected heir to KV Kortrijk, has turned a sporting legacy into a business opportunity. He became majority owner of the club after the death of his brother, eventually selling it for 3 million euros to Malaysian businessman Vincent Tan in 2015. At the same time, De Gryse built up a commercial empire with his Stop & Shop stores, strategically located near the Franco-Belgian border. Specializing in the sale of tobacco and alcohol, these stores target an international clientele attracted by low prices. This dual strategy has enabled De Gryse to accumulate a fortune estimated at over 34 million euros, illustrating his flair for cross-border business opportunities.

  • Kevin De Bruyne: €98m ascent, Manchester City's midfield genius

    Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City's maestro with an estimated fortune of 68 million euros, epitomizes midfield excellence, combining vision, technique and philanthropy. His influence on and off the pitch demonstrates why he is considered one of the world's finest players.

  • Ignace Meuwissen: Master of Luxury Real Estate with Transactions of €65M

    Belgian-born Ignace Meuwissen quickly climbed the real estate ladder to become a household name in luxury real estate for Eastern Europe's elite. In 2008, together with Naomi El Haimer, he founded Property4East, a company that specialized in facilitating high-flying real estate transactions, attracting the attention of oligarchs and industrialists thanks to its flawless expertise and tailor-made service.

  • 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.