Sofie Pollet with a fortune of over 170 million euros
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Sofie Pollet: An Heiress with Over 165 Million Euros and an Innovative Vision for the Pollet Group

Sofie Pollet Fortune

Visit Pollet Group has deep roots dating back to 1969, when it began with a Unic supermarket in Koekelare, West Flanders. Over the years, Unic has transformed itself in GB then in Carrefourwith the Pollet family maintaining its role as a franchisee. Over the next two decades, the group diversified its activities, expanding into several supermarkets and franchising Hubo and Gamma DIY stores, as well as developing a building materials trading business. Sofie Pollet heiress to the Pollet family, has an estimated fortune of over €165,278,290.

The Pollet family and their fortune of over 100 million euros
The Pollet family fortune

In the early 1990s, the Group sold its Gamma stores and refocused its investments on the water purification sector, acquiring Euraqua Europe. Since then, Pollet Water Group has grown rapidly, bringing together more than 20 specialist companies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Pollet Pool Group was founded in 2004 to meet the growing demand for the pool industry. Today, this entity comprises 10 companies in the main European countries, with a central warehouse of 18,000 m².

Pollet group pool logo

In 2019, Pollet expanded its medical activities by acquiring Sterima, Hemotech, and Hema T. Medical. All medical activities have been grouped under Pollet Medical GroupThis completes an already robust portfolio with two German companies specializing in water treatment for dialysis, DWA and Herco.

Logo pollet medical group of Sofie Pollet with a fortune of over 170 million euros

Together, Pollet Water Group, Pollet Pool Group and Pollet Medical Group form a powerful entity with a footprint in a variety of sectors. The emphasis on water engineering expertise is paramount, especially in processes requiring pure, treated water, saving time and money. Industries are looking for creative, customized solutions to avoid costly replacements due to the use of hard, untreated water. Sofie Pollet plays a very important role in the management of the family Group, and has built up assets worth over 160 million euros.

Sofie Pollet pictured with her fortune of over 170 million euros
Sofie Pollet and Jacques Pollet

Sofie Pollet currently heads the group, bringing a modern, innovative vision to the table. Jacques Pollet, his father, oversees the management of the family estate. Each generation continues to build on the solid foundations laid by their predecessors, ensuring continued growth and diversification.

Photo of the pollet family and sophie and jacques pollet
Pollet group managed by Sophie Pollet

The Pollet Group is now recognized not only for its ability to provide high-quality water treatment solutions, but also for its innovative initiatives in the swimming pool and healthcare sectors. This strategic diversification testifies to the sound management and financial strength of the Pollet family. The fortune of the Pollet family and Sofie Pollet is over 165 million euros.

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