Gérald Frère
Gérald Frère | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 May 1951 Charleroi, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Chairman, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert |
| Term | January 2012- |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Parent(s) | Albert Frère Nelly Poplimont |
Gérald Frère (born 17 May 1951) is a Belgian businessman, the chairman of Groupe Bruxelles Lambert since January 2012, and its former CEO.[1]
Early life[]
Gérald Frère was born in Charleroi, Belgium on 17 May 1951.[2]
He is the eldest son of Albert Frère and his first wife, Nelly Poplimont, and they had a son, Gerald.[3]
Career[]
Frère is the chairman of , Groupe Bruxelles Lambert, , , and the vice chairman of .[2]
Frère is the managing director of , Frère-Bourgeois, and .[2]
He is a director of Power Financial, ERBE, , , and .[2]
In April 2018, he was accused of nepotism for appointing his son Cédric as regent in the National Bank of Belgium.[4][5]
Private life[]
Frère has two sons, Cédric and William.[citation needed][6]
References[]
- ^ "Executive Profile: Gérald Frère". Bloomberg. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Gérald Frère". nbb.be. 17 May 1951. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ "Ses deux amours: l'argent et le vin - La DH". Dhnet.be. 30 July 2005. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ Kleinzoon Albert Frère doet intrede bij Nationale Bank, De Tijd 2018 (Dutch). Translation: "Albert Frère's grandson makes his entrance into the National Bank".
- ^ De benoeming van Cédric Frère tot regent ondergraaft het sérieux van de Nationale Bank, Knack 2018. Translation: "The appointment of Cédric Frère to regent undermines the credibility of the National Bank".
- ^ ""Pippa ging jagen met kleinzonen van Albert Frère"" (in Dutch). HLN.be. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ "Dans la famille Frère, le fils, Gérald - People - Trends-Tendances.be". Trends.levif.be. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
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