Education
Université libre de Bruxelles. University of Antwerp.
Université libre de Bruxelles. University of Antwerp.
Before entering active politics, Valkeniers worked in the maritime and port business for 26 years, as director of a global port operator and as the Chief Executive Officer of a maritime consulting company. In 2008, he was chosen as new party chairman for the Vlaams Belang as the successor to Frank Vanhecke, having contested the position unopposed.
He was elected member of the Antwerp provincial council in 2006, and member of the Belgian parliament in 2007.
