Conny Vandendriessche: Recruitment Magnate with a Fortune of 890 Million Euros
Conny Vandendriessche
Conny Vandendriessche is a well-known Belgian entrepreneur, best known for her significant contribution to the human resources sector by the through Accent Jobs, a temporary employment agency she co-founded. Starting her career as a receptionist, she quickly moved into entrepreneurship, joining forces with Philippe Cracco. Their company has innovated by offering temporary jobs as a springboard to permanent positions.
Vandendriessche's career path:
- Training: Tourism graduate.
- Initial experience: Receptionist in the hotel industry.
- Co-founder of Accent Jobs: With Philippe Cracco, thanks to initial funding from a number of entrepreneurs in the Flemish region.
Growth and expansion of Accent Jobs (renamed House of HR):
- Sales: Growth of 5 million euros in 1996 to over 500 million euros internationally.
- Strategy: Distinguishes itself by promoting temporary employment as a gateway to a permanent contract.
- Partnerships and acquisitions:
- 2006: Entry of Gimv with 33 % of participation.
- 2012: Naxicap takes a 30% stake in % after Gimv's withdrawal.
- 2022: Bain Capital acquires 55 % from House of HR, valuing the company at 2.8 billion euros.
Net value: Vandenriessche a increased its assets to 860 million euros following the transaction with Bain Capital.
In addition to his successful business career, Vandendriessche is also an emblematic figure for emancipation women in the entrepreneurial world. It has set up the "We are Jane" investment fund, designed specifically to support women entrepreneurs. She fights against gender disparities in financing, aiming to reduce the gap.
We are Jane" investment fund:
- Objective: Supporting growth companies run by women with a minimum sales of 2 million euros.
- Team: Composed of influential female figures from the world of business and investment.
Vandenriessche, who lives in Koksijde, is the mother of a son and a grandmother. She values humility, justice, kindness and enthusiasm, and considers them essential to pass on to the next generation. As a leader, she emphasizes the need to balance the professional and the personal, while being vulnerable and assertive in her decision-making and her commitment. Conny Vandendriessche has a fortune of over €890,000,000.
