Annual Report 2014

Key events

KEY EVENTS
As a token of
our appreciation
On 31 December 2014, Fons Peeters took up his retirement as CEO
of Etex. It is a privilege and pleasure to express my gratitude to a
man who spent his whole career at Etex.
Indeed, Fons served our company for no less than 41 years. He
started as Product Manager in 1973. Having taken up several
roles, he became our CEO on 1 January 2011. In the four years that
followed, Fons successfully guided our group through the intriguing
world of the construction industry. One of Etex’s most prominent
achievements under Fons’ guidance was definitely the acquisition
of Siniat.
As CEO, he made sure to visit all our companies, sites and factories
on a regular basis. A clear sign of his unbridled commitment to our
entire group. What is more, he constantly strove to put his personal
credo into practice. Like no other, he understood that everyone has
their role to play and that we can only achieve success by closely
working together.
Without a doubt, he showcased an inspiring example of leadership.
The kind of leadership through which he helped us lay the
indispensable foundations for our group’s future. For that, I would
like to thank Fons on behalf of the Board of Directors and everyone
at Etex.
Jean-Louis de Cartier de Marchienne
Chairman
6