Jacques de Smet
Chief Executive Officer at Gefore SA
Network origin in Jacques de Smet first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Electric Utilities | 35 | |
Union Wallonne des Entreprises
 Union Wallonne des Entreprises Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Union Wallonne des Entreprises (UWE) is an organization of private employers that aims to accelerate the creation and development of economic activity in historic Wallonia. UWE is based in Wavre, Belgium. UWE comprises thematic commissions, sectoral federations, and associated member companies. The organization provides an extranet for its members, publishes an agenda, and releases position papers.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 17 |
| Public Company | Other Consumer Services | 8 | |
| Public Company | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 3 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Jacques de Smet via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Elia Asset SA
 Elia Asset SA Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Elia Group SA/NV, Elia Asset SA engages in power generation and distribution services. The company is based in Brussels, Belgium. The Belgian company was founded in 2001. The CEO is Christiaan Peeters. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Secretary Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
| Université Libre de Bruxelles | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Université Catholique de Louvain | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
Elia Transmission Belgium NV
 Elia Transmission Belgium NV Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Part of Elia Group SA/NV, Elia Transmission Belgium NV is a transmission system operator that operates at a European level. Based in Brussels, BE, Elia Transmission Belgium is leading the way in the energy revolution by developing diverse, sustainable, and reliable electrical systems on land and at sea. The Belgian company ensures the security of supply, serves its customers, and protects the safety of its personnel and subcontractors. Christiaan Peeters has been the CEO of the company since 2015. | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
| FLUXYS BELGIUM SA | Gas Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Federation of Enterprises in Belgium
 Federation of Enterprises in Belgium Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Federation of Enterprises in Belgium ASBL/VZW fka Federation des Entreprises de Belgique is the only multi-sector employers' organization representing companies in all three regions of Belgium. Its members, Belgium's leading sectoral federations, represent companies in key industrial and service sectors. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Publi-T SCRL
 Publi-T SCRL Electric UtilitiesUtilities Publi-T SCRL operates as a holding company with interests in transportation network management and electric power generation. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Eurogrid International CVBA
 Eurogrid International CVBA Financial ConglomeratesFinance Eurogrid International CVBA invests in electric utility-related companies and provides support services to customers. Its services include internal audit, financial consolidation, reporting, contract consulting and project management. The company was founded on March 3, 2010 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| BPOST SA/NV | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
Electrabel SA
 Electrabel SA Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Electrabel SA generates and distributes electricity. The firm provides electricity, energy consultancy, heat production and power generation to industries throughout Europe. It is engaged in the sale of electricity, natural gas, energy products and services in Europe. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Alternative Power Generation | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Ghent University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Solvay Business School of Economics & Management | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Publi T | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| University of Liege | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Eurogrid GmbH
 Eurogrid GmbH Electric UtilitiesUtilities Eurogrid GmbH provides electric services. It invests in electric utility assets and provides support services. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
| Katholieke Universiteit Leuven | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Eurogrid International NV
 Eurogrid International NV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Elia Group SA/NV, Eurogrid International NV is an investment holding Belgian company that provides business management and computer consulting services. The company is based in Brussels, Belgium and was founded in 2010. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SNCB SA | Railroads | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Chairman | |
50Hertz Transmission GmbH
 50Hertz Transmission GmbH Electric UtilitiesUtilities 50Hertz Transmission GmbH provides electric transmission services. It offers balancing group management services, renewable and compensation energy services, and offshore extensions to systems. The company was founded in September 2002 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Electric Utilities | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Agoria VZW
 Agoria VZW Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Agoria VZW is a Belgian company that offers partnership agreements with service providers to provide discounts and benefits to member companies. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium and was founded in 1946. The company provides expert advice and information on trends and developments tailored to specific sectors or companies. Agoria stimulates cooperation with public stakeholders in sectors such as energy, mobility, buildings, and telecom, and supports initiatives on innovative tendering. The company also supports companies in facing specific challenges in these domains. The CEO is Bart Steukers. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Antwerp | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| BNP PARIBAS FORTIS SA | Major Banks | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PROXIMUS SA | Major Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| ATENOR | Real Estate Development | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| ION BEAM APPLICATIONS, SA | Medical Specialties | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| BARCO NV | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
D'IM SA (Luxembourg)
 D'IM SA (Luxembourg) MiscellaneousMiscellaneous D'IM SA engages in the provision of automotive glass repair and replacement services. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Miscellaneous | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Avis Budget EMEA Ltd.
 Avis Budget EMEA Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Avis Budget EMEA Ltd. provides vehicle rental services. Its customers include individual travelers booking directly or indirectly through travel companies, tour operators, partnership arrangements, and brokers; corporate customers booking via negotiated arrangements with their employers and through vehicle replacement companies; and insurance and leasing companies, vehicle dealerships, and repair shops. The company was founded by Warren E. Avis in 1946 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WindGrid NV | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Elia Engineering NV | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | ||
Alcopa NV
 Alcopa NV Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Alcopa NV engages in the distribution of cars, motorbikes, scooters, and office furniture. Its business activities include Alcomotive, Alcopa Immo, Modis, Alcopa Auction, and Solar Screen. The company was founded by Albert Moorkens and Constance Moorkens in 1937 and is headquartered in Kontich, Belgium. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Powernext SA
 Powernext SA Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Powernext SA operates as a regulated market, manages the natural gas activities of the European Energy Exchange (EEX) group under the PEGAS brand throughout Europe, and operates the national registry for electricity guarantees of origin in France. It offers Powernext Carbon, which provides an organized spot market enabling exchange of allowances and non compliance risk management services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
B-Classic Festival van Vlaanderen VZW
 B-Classic Festival van Vlaanderen VZW Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services B-Classic Festival van Vlaanderen VZW is a Belgian organization that aims to give classical music a new perspective by combining different contexts, genres, eras, and developments. B-Classic VZW is located in Tongeren, Belgium. The Belgian company offers an artist development program called Studio Classic, which provides a physical and mental space for classical musicians to develop new creative skills. The organization works with various artists, and their agenda includes productions and festivals such as the Festival Berert in 2023. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| Université de Namur ASBL | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| INSEAD | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Luminus NV
 Luminus NV Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Luminus NV is a company based in Sint-Joost-ten-Node, Belgium. Luminus is a subsidiary of the Government of France. The Belgian company was founded in 2000, and Grégoire Dallemagne has been the CEO of the company since 2011. | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
CE+T GROUP NV
 CE+T GROUP NV Financial ConglomeratesFinance CE+T GROUP NV is an investment holding Belgian company. The company is based in Liege, BE. and has subsidiaries in United States and Belgium. The company was founded in 2019. Robert Eyben has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
GIB-INNO-BM SA
 GIB-INNO-BM SA Specialty StoresRetail Trade GIB-INNO-BM SA operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Sint-Pieters-Woluwe, Belgium. | Specialty Stores | President Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Coreso SA
 Coreso SA Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of Elia Group SA/NV, Coreso SA is a company based in Brussels, Belgium. Coreso provides coordination regulated services to secure operations of the high-voltage electricity system, across the entire European continent. The Belgian company is a service provider of nationally regulated transmission system operators (TSOs) and is 100%% owned by 9 TSO shareholders which territories cover around 55%% of combined EU and populations. Coreso operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, focusing on the coordination of grid operational planning activities, anticipating operations both in the long-term and the short-term, from a year-ahead until intraday timeframes (few hours before real time). The company is actively involved in several European projects and working groups aiming to optimize the European electricity market. The company was founded in 2008, and the CEO is Jean François Gahungu. | Electric Utilities | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Cercle de Wallonie | Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Agoria Wallonie | Director/Board Member President | ||
Febelfin ASBL
 Febelfin ASBL Regional BanksFinance Febelfin ASBL provides banking services for refugees and asylum seekers. The firm fries to reconcile the interests of members with the policy makers, supervisors, trade associations and pressure groups. The company is headquartered in Bruxelles, Belgium. | Regional Banks | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| GREENYARD NV | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Vlerick Research NV
 Vlerick Research NV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School, Vlerick Research NV provides research and development services. The company is based in Ghent, Belgium. The Belgian company was founded in 2001. Patrick de Greve has been the CEO of the company since 2008. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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| Belgium | 42 |
| United States | 4 |
| Germany | 3 |
| France | 3 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 14 |
| Utilities | 10 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Transportation | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 503 |
| Chairman | 121 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 97 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 83 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 70 |
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| Frank Donck | 42 |
| Philip Heylen | 37 |
| Rudy Provoost | 34 |
| Philippe A. Naert | 30 |
| Christian Jacqmin | 30 |
| Pierre H. Rion | 28 |
| Laurent Levaux | 28 |
| Sophie Dutordoir | 26 |
| Benoit Ghiot | 24 |
| Leen van den Neste | 24 |
| Luc Auguste Marie van Nevel | 23 |
| Anne Claes | 21 |
| Michel Allé | 20 |
| Filip Dierckx | 19 |
| Miriam Maes | 17 |
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