Wim Heylen: Industry Visionary with 24 Companies and 550 Employees - Global Impact
Wim Heylen
Wim HeylenThe Kempen-born entrepreneur had a notable start to his career in pet retailing. After selling his chain Amizoo at Delhaize in 2000, he has focused his efforts on developing a diversified group, which today comprises 24 companies in eight sectorsemploying a total of 550 people. Notable participations include the Connect+Group, in collaboration with the Lanckriet family, and the Exellent electrical chain, the monetary parts factory. Royal United Mintand renowned brands such as Boretti and DRU International.
Cumulative sales of Heylen Group exceed500 million, generating EBITDA of €40 million. With the takeover of Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt in Utrecht in 2016 and the subsequent acquisition of Tools&DiesHeylen has significantly strengthened its position in currency production, producing euros for three European countries, as well as currencies for other regions of the world. The Group has invested heavily in a new 10,000 square meters in Utrecht, with ambitions to become the world's largest munthuis worldwide.
When it comes to real estate development, Heylen Warehousesa Group company, distinguished itself as the leading Belgian developer in the Netherlands in 2018, with real estate projects covering an area of 660,000 square meters. The partnership with AG Real Estate testifies to its leading stature in the industry.
In addition to its activities in Europe, Heylen also created the Fusion Partners with the aim of targeting industrial opportunities in China, with or without local associates, thus affirming the international dimension and adaptability of the group headed by Heylen and Wim Heylen's assets are estimated at over €121,396,000.
