Bert De Graeve

Bert, baron De Graeve (born 1955, Avelgem) is a Belgian businessman and since 20 May 2006 chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of Bekaert, where he succeeded baron Julien De Wilde.

From 1994 until 1996 he worked in Paris as vice-president, Director Operations, Alcatel Trade international.

From 1996 until 2002, Bert De Graeve was managing director of the Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep (Flemish Public radio and television), after which he was succeeded by Tony Mary.

From 2002 until 2005, he was Bekaert Group executive vice president, chief financial and administration officer and corporate secretary.

Since May 2006 he has been chief executive officer (CEO) and in May 2014 he became chairman of Bekaert Group.