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Jan Vande Velden: The Strategic Architect behind the 50 Million Euro ZNU Empire

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Jan Vande Velden

Zuidnederlandse Uitgeverij (ZNU)based in Lier, is a profitable and influential publishing house. With a capital of 50 815 000 €The company's financial situation is growing. Currently managed by three Schaltin sisters, the company benefited from the visionary leadership of Jan Vande Velden, who was appointed Managing Director.

znu company logo of Frieda Schaltin and Hilde Schaltin

Under his leadership, ZNU has acquired a significant stake of 37 % in Standaard Boekhandel in 1994. ZNU later became the majority shareholder in this chain, and also acquired control of Club, the main bookshop chain in Wallonia. ZNU books are published in Flanders under the name of Deltas.

reading a book by Jan Vande Velden

Jan Vande Velden began by working closely with Father Schaltin. The aim of their partnership was to integrate Vande Velden into the company's capital. However, this project was abandoned following the unexpected death of Schaltin senior after a short illness.

children reading on the stairs by Frieda Schaltin and Hilde Schaltin

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