Governance evolution at Degroof Petercam Corporate Finance in Belgium

Brussels – Degroof Petercam Investment Banking appointed Pieter-Jan Van de Walle as new CEO and Managing Partner of its Belgian corporate finance entity, following Alexis Meeùs’s decision to step down.

As Senior Advisor, Alexis will now focus exclusively on client relationships and execution of corporate finance transactions.

Leveraging on this development, the management structure of Degroof Petercam Corporate Finance in Belgium will evolve towards a partnership model. In collaboration with the other Managing Partners, Erik De Clippel, Olivier De Vos, Stefaan Genoe and Vincent Jamaer, Pieter-Jan will oversee the further development of the corporate finance practice in Belgium and will work in close cooperation with the Corporate Finance team in France. Pieter-Jan is an experienced investment banker and previously a Managing Director in the Corporate Finance team at BNP Paribas Fortis, focusing on mid-cap sell-side M&A. He will take on his new position beginning of May. 

François Wohrer, Head of Investment Banking: “I would like to express my deepest appreciation to Alexis for his leadership of and his contribution to the Corporate Finance activities during the last 30 years. We will continue to count on Alexis’s network and expertise going forward. I welcome Pieter-Jan who will pursue the growth of our franchise together with our seasoned corporate finance professionals.”

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Arnaud Denis

External Communication, Degroof Petercam

Alexandra Niehe

Head of corporate communications, Degroof Petercam

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Founded in 1871, Degroof Petercam is a Belgian-rooted reference investment house, built on more than 150 years of integrated financial knowledge. As responsible employer and investor, we contribute to sustainable growth. Private clients and families, entrepreneurs, corporations, professional investors and institutions trust us for our strong convictions and our continuum of services in wealth management, investment management and investment banking.

On December 31, 2024, total client assets amounted to € 64 billion. More than 1 000 experts are committed to our clients from our headquarters in Belgium and our branches in France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands and Hong Kong. 

Degroof Petercam is owned by Indosuez Wealth Management and by its historical minority shareholder CLdN Cobelfret. Our clients and experts benefit from the vast expertise and international network of Indosuez and the Crédit Agricole group, the world's 9th largest bank (The Banker, 2024). With approximately € 215 billion in client assets, more than 4 000 staff members active in 16 territories, Indosuez is one of the European leaders in wealth management.

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