After 11 years of personal efforts, Bert De Graeve (Chairman Bekaert) is going to step down as the Chairman of the Flanders-China Chamber of Commerce. Stefaan Vanhooren will take over as Chairman. Stefaan is the President of Agfa-Graphics and Member of the Executive Committee of the Agfa-Gevaert Group. Since the establishment of the FCCC, Stefaan has been Vice-Chairman of the FCCC and he has accumulated many years of experience doing business in China.

Stefaan wishes to thank the departing Chairman for his efforts over many years.  Bert De Graeve’s efficiency and vision made the FCCC a powerful voice for Flanders-China relations.

“I am ready to devote myself totally to further strengthening the networking and dialogue between the business and scientific communities of Flanders and China. I look forward to working with new partners in many areas” Stefaan Vanhooren.