Michel Delbaere

Michel Delbaere holds a master degree in law (Catholic University of Leuven – 1975) and a master degree in economic sciences (Catholic University of Louvain – 1975).

He started his career as management trainee and account manager at the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York.

He’s the founder and managing director / director of: Crop’s N.V. (Belgium), Hesbayefrost S.A. (Belgium), Monliz S.A (Portugal and Spain), MDC Foods Ltd (UK), Crop’s & Partners (Serbia) and Messem (the Netherlands and Morocco).

He’s also a member of the Regional Board of Directors of BNP Paribas Fortis. He’s a member of the Executive Committee of the VBO (Alliance of Belgian Companies). He’s a member of the Board of Directors and honorary chairman of Voka (Flemish network of companies). He’s also a member of the Board of Directors of Sioen Industries, SD Worx, Delcredere and Montea.