Today marks Cédric De Jaeger’s twelfth year with the company, but he’s been roaming the Dematra warehouses ever since he could walk. These days, he no longer plays with trucks—he manages them. As Director of Transport & Distribution, he delves into the company’s intricate distribution network, streamlining processes, and an increasingly important sustainability agenda.

Uplace, Club Brugge, the Itinera think tank, property developer Eurinpro: you’d know exactly what to say if the question “What do you know about Bart Verhaeghe?” were ever asked on *De slimste mens*. Yet the knowledge and experience of this entrepreneur from Flemish Brabant extend far beyond those associations. At Verhaeghe’s headquarters, the impressive Bever Castle, he shares his perspective on entrepreneurship. “I have a great deal of admiration for family businesses that want to leave a legacy.”