Mr. Michel Delbaere holds a degree in law (KU Leuven) and a degree in economics (UCL). He started his career at the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York (J.P. Morgan) from 1975 to 1978. In 1978 he founded the food company Crop’s NV in Ooigem (West Flanders).

Career

Besides his activities as CEO at Crop’s Group, Mr. Delbaere was active as chairman of VOKA (2012-2015). Today he holds several mandates. Since 1995, ha has been on board of directors of FEVIA (Belgian federation food industry).

Starting in 2002, he has also been on the management committee of the VBO (FEB). He is also on the board of directors of the VPK, Sioen Industries, VOKA SD, WorxDelcredere, Exmar, Montea and Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel. Since 2011 he is also an independent director of Bank Delen.

Sioen Industries

Sioen Industries has an extensive portfolio of products and activities, which include spinning, weaving and coating, manufacturing of garments, production of fine chemicals and processing of technical textiles.

Sioen believes that vertical and horizontal integration, diversification and permanent growth provide the company with a major technical advantage and better R&D.

The company’s main focuses are on customised products, high end, specialised products, recyclable/recycled products, integrated features, and intelligent textiles.

www.sioen.com