Board of Directors
Composition
The Board of Directors of Van de Velde NV is composed of 11 directors.
7 directors representing the majority shareholder
3 independent directors
1 managing director
There are 5 female directors and 6 male directors. Diversity and balance in competences, experience, gender and age are taken into account for the composition of the Board of Directors.
Chairman
YJC BV, always represented by Yvan Jansen (2026*)
CEO
Karel Verlinde CommV, always represented by Karel Verlinde
Directors (non-executive)
Herman Van de Velde NV, always represented by Herman Van de Velde (2027*)
Benedicte Laureys (2027*)
Veronique Laureys (2026*)
Greet Van de Velde (2026*)
Viancaba BV, always represented by Liesbeth Van de Velde (2028*)
PARCinvest BV, always represented by Christian Salez (2026*)
Valseba BV, always represented by Isabelle Maes (1) (2028*)
BVHX BV, always represented by Bruno Vanhoorickx (1) (2026*)
PALUMI BV, always represented by Peter Bossaert (1) (2028*)
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(1) independent director
*tenure expires at the ordinary general meeting of this calendar year
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Secretary
Lore Werbrouck, Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance
Daily Management
Karel Verlinde as representative of Karel Verlinde CommV – managing director
Representation
Van de Velde NV is lawfully represented by:
- two members of the Board of Directors acting jointly, including a managing director (Karel Verlinde CommV, always represented by Karel Verlinde); or
- a managing director (Karel Verlinde CommV, always represented by Karel Verlinde) for all matters of daily management.