Thomas Leysen
Chairman at UMICORE
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 30/06/2025
Profile
Thomas Leysen is a Belgian businessperson who has been at the helm of 14 different companies and holds the position of Chairman for Umicore, Chairman for European Friends of Versailles, Chairman at Mediahuis NV and Chairman at Mediahuis Partners NV. Mr. Leysen is also on the board of Koninklijke DSM NV, Independent News & Media Group Ltd., B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. KGaA and Rubens House Museum and Chairman at Fondation Roi Baudouin-Koning Boudewijnstichting, Chairman of Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce, Chairman for Rubenianum Fund, Member of The Trilateral Commission, Member of European Round Table of Industrialists and Vice President at Vrienden van het Rubenshuis vzw. In his past career Mr. Leysen was Independent Chairman of KBC Group NV and Chairman at KBC Insurance NV (a subsidiary of KBC Group NV), Chairman at Agoria VZW, Chairman of VUMmedia, Chief Executive Officer of Transcor (Energy) Corp., Chairman of Federation of Enterprises in Belgium and Chairman of European Association of Metals. Mr. Leysen received a graduate degree from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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DSM-FIRMENICH AG 0.01% | 31/12/2024 | 20,035 ( 0.01% ) | 2 M $ | 30/06/2025 |
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Thomas Leysen active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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UMICORE | Chairman | 19/11/2008 |
DSM-FIRMENICH | Chairman | 01/02/2023 |
Firmenich SA
![]() Firmenich SA Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Firmenich SA produces and distributes perfumes and flavors. It offers fine fragrances and ingredients, and body, oral and home care products. The firm provides flavors for beverages, sweet goods, and savory foods. It serves food, beauty, household, fabric care products, and pharmaceutical industries. The company was founded by Matin Naef and Philippe Chuit on November 1, 1895 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. | Chairman | - |
Mediacore NV
![]() Mediacore NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mediacore NV provides digital media services. The private company is based in Antwerp, Belgium and has subsidiaries in Belgium and France. The Belgian company was founded in 1986. The CEO is Thomas Leysen. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Tradicor NV
![]() Tradicor NV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tradicor NV provides business support services. The private company is based in Antwerp, Belgium. The CEOs are Bruno de Cartier d'Yves and Thomas Leysen. The Belgian company was founded in 1986. | Chief Executive Officer | 08/01/1986 |
Museum Mayer van den Bergh | Chairman | - |
Myriad Gardens Foundation
![]() Myriad Gardens Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Myriad Gardens Foundation operates as a charitable foundation for botanical gardens. The non-profit company is based in Oklahoma City, OK. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce
![]() Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce (BJA) is an organization that brings together over 650 members, including Belgian and multinational companies, as well as leading Japanese companies. The non-profit company is based in Brussels, Belgium. The BJA aims to foster business relationships and promote trade between Belgium and Japan. | Chairman | - |
Mediahuis NV
![]() Mediahuis NV Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Mediahuis NV operates as a digital media agency. The firm’s brands include Het Nieuwsblad and De Gentenaar, De Standaard, Gazet van Antwerpen, Het Belang van Limburg, NRC Media and Media Groep Limburg. The company was founded on January 1, 2014 and is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. | Chairman | 28/10/2013 |
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Training of Thomas Leysen
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 6 |
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AURUBIS AG | Non-Energy Minerals |
ETEX N.V. | Non-Energy Minerals |
UCB | Health Technology |
UMICORE | Non-Energy Minerals |
KBC GROUPE NV | Finance |
DSM-FIRMENICH | Process Industries |
Private companies | 31 |
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VUMmedia
![]() VUMmedia Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services VUMmedia was a newspaper publisher evolved into a multimedia news business which edited a series of newspapers and provided free home-delivered local papers. In addition, It had diversified its portfolio of multimedia interests including advertising intermediary, audiovisual and electronic media companies. Founded in 1976 by André Leysen, the company was headquartered in Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium | Consumer Services |
Belgische Scheepvaartmaatschappij-Compagnie Maritime Belge NV
![]() Belgische Scheepvaartmaatschappij-Compagnie Maritime Belge NV Marine ShippingTransportation Belgische Scheepvaartmaatschappij-Compagnie Maritime Belge NV engages in maritime business. It operates through the following divisions: Bocimar, Delphis, and Bochem. The Bocimar division involves in the dry bulk shipping. The Delphis division specializes in mid-size container ships. The Bochem division focuses on chemical tankers market. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. | Transportation |
The Trilateral Commission
![]() The Trilateral Commission Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Trilateral Commission operates a business policy-oriented forum. The non-profit company is based in Washington, DC and has subsidiaries in Japan. | Commercial Services |
European Round Table of Industrialists | |
Rubens House Museum | |
European Friends of Versailles | |
KBC Insurance NV
![]() KBC Insurance NV Multi-Line InsuranceFinance KBC Insurance NV provides risk management and non-life insurance services. The firm offers liability insurance brokerage and industrial accidents, car & fleet, asset protection and debtor management services. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Finance |
B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG
![]() B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG Investment ManagersFinance B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG (Metzler Private Bank) is the private banking firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The firm was initially established as a trading house in 1674 by the Metzler family. Metzler Private Bank offers portfolio management, asset allocation and portfolio structuring controlling for entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial families, wealthy individuals and foundations in Germany. | Finance |
European Association of Metals | |
Agoria VZW
![]() Agoria VZW Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Agoria VZW is a Belgian company that offers partnership agreements with service providers to provide discounts and benefits to member companies. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium and was founded in 1946. The company provides expert advice and information on trends and developments tailored to specific sectors or companies. Agoria stimulates cooperation with public stakeholders in sectors such as energy, mobility, buildings, and telecom, and supports initiatives on innovative tendering. The company also supports companies in facing specific challenges in these domains. The CEO is Bart Steukers. | Commercial Services |
Copco NV
![]() Copco NV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Copco NV is an investment holding Belgian company founded in 2007. The private company is based in Schilde, Belgium and has subsidiaries in Belgium. | Finance |
Transcor (Energy) Corp. | |
KBC Bank & Verzekering Holding NV
![]() KBC Bank & Verzekering Holding NV Major BanksFinance KBC Bank & Verzekering Holding N.V. The Company's principal activity is the provision of banking and insurance services in Belgium and abroad. The Company offers the following services to customers: Traditional Banking (loans, deposits, savings certificates, leasing, factoring, payments and securities); Insurance (personal and group life assurance, non-life insurance and reinsurance); Markets (money and capital market activities); Asset Management (issues, management, purchases and sales of investment funds, discretionary management on behalf of customers) | Finance |
Rubenianum Fund | |
Vrienden van het Rubenshuis vzw | |
Mediahuis Partners NV
![]() Mediahuis Partners NV Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Mediahuis Partners NV provides media solutions. It prints news, and operates radio and television networks. Its brands include Mediahuis, Gazet van Antwerpen, Het Belang van Limburg, De Standaard, Het Nieuwsblad de Gentenaar, Rondom, Corelio printing, Coldset Printing Partners, Vier, Vijf, Woestijnvis, Nostalgie, Rob TV, and Gezondheid.be. The company was founded on June 29, 1976 and is headquartered in Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium. | Consumer Services |
DSM BV
![]() DSM BV Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries DSM BV engages in the provision of ingredients, expertise, and solutions for plant-based products. It operates through the following segments: Animal Nutrition and Health (ANH); Health, Nutrition, and Care (HNC); Food and Beverage (F and B); and Other. The ANH segment includes developing sustainable animal farming through essential products, performance solutions, and precision services serving the poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture markets. The HNC segment provides health, nutrition, and care solutions for markets such as early life nutrition, dietary supplements, pharma, medical, and personal care. The F and B segment focuses on supporting healthy diets through nutritious, delicious, and sustainable solutions for several market segments including bakery, beverages and brewing, dairy, savory, plant-based alternative proteins, and pet food. The Other segment is involved in corporate activities. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Heerlen, the Netherlands. | Process Industries |
Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce
![]() Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce (BJA) is an organization that brings together over 650 members, including Belgian and multinational companies, as well as leading Japanese companies. The non-profit company is based in Brussels, Belgium. The BJA aims to foster business relationships and promote trade between Belgium and Japan. | Commercial Services |
Business & Society Belgium VZW
![]() Business & Society Belgium VZW Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business & Society Belgium VZW provides corporate social responsibility services. It provides companies with tools and information to enable them to develop their CSR policies and activities. The firm communicates and co-operates on a regular basis with stakeholders (the government, civil society, academia, and consumers). The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Commercial Services |
Mediahuis NV
![]() Mediahuis NV Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Mediahuis NV operates as a digital media agency. The firm’s brands include Het Nieuwsblad and De Gentenaar, De Standaard, Gazet van Antwerpen, Het Belang van Limburg, NRC Media and Media Groep Limburg. The company was founded on January 1, 2014 and is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. | Consumer Services |
Mediahuis Ireland Group Ltd.
![]() Mediahuis Ireland Group Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Mediahuis Ireland Group Ltd. engages in the publication of newspaper and magazines. It offers printing, publishing, digital news platforms, digital classified sites, printing facilities, and distribution services. The company was founded by William Martin Murphy on December 31, 1904 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Consumer Services |
Corporate Governance Committee | |
Mediacore NV
![]() Mediacore NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mediacore NV provides digital media services. The private company is based in Antwerp, Belgium and has subsidiaries in Belgium and France. The Belgian company was founded in 1986. The CEO is Thomas Leysen. | Technology Services |
Federation of Enterprises in Belgium
![]() Federation of Enterprises in Belgium Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Federation of Enterprises in Belgium ASBL/VZW fka Federation des Entreprises de Belgique is the only multi-sector employers' organization representing companies in all three regions of Belgium. Its members, Belgium's leading sectoral federations, represent companies in key industrial and service sectors. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Commercial Services |
Tradicor NV
![]() Tradicor NV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tradicor NV provides business support services. The private company is based in Antwerp, Belgium. The CEOs are Bruno de Cartier d'Yves and Thomas Leysen. The Belgian company was founded in 1986. | Commercial Services |
Pluralis BV
![]() Pluralis BV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Pluralis BV invests in news companies. The private company is located in Netherlands. | Finance |
Firmenich SA
![]() Firmenich SA Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Firmenich SA produces and distributes perfumes and flavors. It offers fine fragrances and ingredients, and body, oral and home care products. The firm provides flavors for beverages, sweet goods, and savory foods. It serves food, beauty, household, fabric care products, and pharmaceutical industries. The company was founded by Matin Naef and Philippe Chuit on November 1, 1895 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Museum Mayer van den Bergh | |
Myriad Gardens Foundation
![]() Myriad Gardens Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Myriad Gardens Foundation operates as a charitable foundation for botanical gardens. The non-profit company is based in Oklahoma City, OK. | Miscellaneous |
Fondation Roi Baudouin-Koning Boudewijnstichting | |
World Wide Fund for Nature - Belgium
![]() World Wide Fund for Nature - Belgium Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous World Wide Fund for Nature - Belgium is an organization that aims to protect biodiversity in a targeted and efficient way. The non-profit company is based in Brussels, Belgium. The Belgian company's projects are focused on building a future where people live in harmony with nature. The organization encourages young people to take action for a living planet. The company was founded in 1961 by Christiane Linet. The CEO is Antoine Lebrun. | Miscellaneous |
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