Best of Belgium - Volume 2

In this issue

Welcome to the second volume of ‘Best of Belgium,’ in which we showcase this nation’s contemporary achievement, from the arts and fashion to business and innovation.

This publication is built on a number of key elements. Firstly, there are the stories about Belgium’s best—the companies and organization profiled in this book are true leaders in their field. Also, these are the organizations that made this book possible and are helping to spread it around the world. Secondly, as editor, we wrote a number of articles—placed throughout the publication— that discuss some of the key Belgian achievements from the past year or two. Third, we invited a number of influential Belgians to contribute a personal vision statement—for example, see the contributions by Thomas Leysen from the Federation of Belgian Enterprises and Guy Quaden, chairman of the National Bank of Belgium.

Best of Belgium Magazine Description:

Welcome to ‘Best of Belgium,’ in which we celebrate this nation’s contemporary achievement in the arts, fashion, design, business and innovation. The time is evidently ripe for this publication.

For one, there are plenty of good stories to tell. More than ten consecutive years of economic growth have created an environment where Belgian companies and individuals are achieving remarkable things in their fields, creating novel forms of performing art, innovating new technologies, creating uniquely Belgian fashion brands, and maintaining our well-deserved reputation in fine foods, chocolates and off course beer.

Secondly, ‘Best of Belgium’ meets a need for what we call a collaborative marketing effort. Whether in the arts, fashion or business, practically all Belgian achievement is internationally focused. In this publication Belgian achievers worked together to bring their unique stories to all corners of the earth. As publishers we also express our gratitude to Brussels Export, Flanders Investment & Trade, AWEX (Walloon Export Agency), the Federal Agency for Foreign Trade (organizer of the royal trade missions) and the Federal Public Service of Foreign Affairs for their support in distributing this publication around the world. ‘Best of Belgium’ will also go out to our colleagues in the Global Village Partnerships network, from Dubai and Singapore to Australia and South Africa.