Education
Bachelor in economic, Katholieke University Leuven. Master in law, University Antwerp. Master of Laws, Harvard University.
Career
Attorney DeBandt, van Hecke & Lagae, Brussels. General manager, international legal counsel Generale Bank, 1983—1997. Chairman board managing directors Belgolaise Bank, 1997—1998.
Managing director retail & investment banking & finance markets Fortis Bank, 1998—2000. Chief Executive Officer Fortis Merchant Banking, 2000—2008. Chairman Fortis Bank, since 2008.
Member executive committee Fortis SA/Nevada, Brussels, since 2000, Chief Executive Officer, since 2008. Board director Group South Dakota VEV. Board member Vlaams Economisch Verbond.
