Trends Magazine has nominated Mr Bart De Smet, Vice Chairman of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce (FCCC) and CEO of Ageas, Manager of the Year. He was instrumental in building a successful insurer on the basis of Fortis, the magazine wrote. Chairman of the jury Luc Vandewalle said that Ageas has become a respected insurer which is not only well represented in Europe, but also in Asia, where Ageas acquired business in Vietnam and the Philippines as it sold its assets in Hong Kong.