New CEO Dirk Bontridder succeeds Martine Reynaers

Dirk Bontridder joined the Reynaers Group as CEO/Managing Director on March 1st and, after an induction period, will take over ultimate responsibility for day-to-day management and strategy development of the family business as of May 3rd.

Dirk Bontridder brings over 25 years of international management experience to Reynaers from various manufacturing and service sectors.

Under the leadership of Martine Reynaers, the Reynaers Group became a leading international group of companies operating in aluminium (Reynaers Aluminium) and steel (Forster) systems for the construction industry. The company has 2400 employees, is active worldwide and is a pioneer in bringing about a circular building process.

After finishing her mandate as Managing Director, Martine Reynaers will be appointed as non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Eric Van Zele: “As Chairman of the Board since 2003, I am proud that the Board and family shareholders have unanimously taken this important decision in a professional and harmonious manner. Dirk undoubtedly has the vision and leadership talents to continue to build the company with success. On the request of the family, I will extend my mandate as Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee for one year.”

Martine Reynaers: “Thanks to the exceptional commitment of all employees and the partnership with our customers, the Reynaers Group was able to become an internationally leading and socially responsible company. I am particularly grateful to everyone for that. We want to ensure our future development with a structure that is adapted to the many challenges ahead. I am confident that Dirk will lead us further along this path.”

Dirk Bontridder: “I feel enormously honoured to succeed Martine in the role of CEO. The chemistry with the family shareholders and the members of the Board of Directors was immediately apparent. We share the same values such as result orientation and growth, innovation, respect and partnership. With a well-stocked backpack of international management experience, I am convinced that together with all stakeholders of the company, the management and the Reynaers employees, I will write a wonderful next chapter in the development of the Reynaers Group.”