New CEO / Managing Director for the Reynaers Group
Monday, March 1, 2021 — Dirk Bontridder is joining the Reynaers Group as our CEO / Managing Director on 1 March and, after an induction period, will take up responsibility for the day-to-day management and the development of the family business’s strategy from 3 May.
Dirk Bontridder brings more than 25 years of international management experience in various manufacturing and service sectors to Reynaers.
Under the leadership of Martine Reynaers, the Reynaers Group has grown into a leading international group of companies active 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 developing a circular building process.
Martine Reynaers will be appointed non-executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors after having completed her mandate as Managing Director.
Eric Van Zele: "As Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2003, I am proud that the Board of Directors and the family shareholders have taken this important decision unanimously in a professional manner. Dirk undoubtedly has the vision and leadership talents to continue building the company successfully. At the request of the family, I will extend my mandate as Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee by one year."
Martine Reynaers: "Thanks to the exceptional commitment of all employees and the partnership with our customers, the Reynaers Group has grown into 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 have every confidence 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 there from the outset. We share the same values such as result-orientation and growth, innovation, respect and partnership. With my well-stocked backpack of international management experience, I am convinced that I will write a great next chapter in the development of the Reynaers Group with all stakeholders of the company, management and the Reynaers employees."
About Reynaers Group
The Reynaers Group, active in more than 70 countries worldwide, is a leading specialist in the development, distribution and marketing of innovative and sustainable architectural applications in aluminium and steel.
All activities of the Reynaers Group companies are aimed at increasing the value of buildings and improving the living and working environment of people, with specific focus on sustainability and design. Technological innovation, automation and digital transformation are the cornerstones for the development of state-of-the-art products and services.
Learn more about the Reynaers Group on its official website.