Aliaxis appoints Jan Suykens as new Chairman of the Board

Brussels, Belgium, January 06, 2025 – Aliaxis, a world leader in fluid management solutions that enable access to water and energy, announces the appointment of Jan Suykens as its new Chairman of the Board. The announcement comes following the appointment of Thierry Vanlancker, Chairman since 2022, as Managing Director of Aliaxis. The change becomes effective today, 6 January 2025.

Jan Suykens was previously the CEO of the investment group Ackermans & van Haaren and is Chairman of Guberna. He brings to the Aliaxis Board more than 30 years of solid experience and expertise in management and investment management in various sectors.

“I am thrilled by the appointment and the task entrusted to me,” says Jan Suykens, “I am looking forward to working closely with the Board and Thierry to fully leverage Aliaxis’ potential as a strong leading technology organization.”

Commenting on the appointment, Thierry Vanlancker says, “Jan’s appointment as Chairman brings to Aliaxis a leader with a valuable track record and experience in working with family-owned international companies.”

About Jan Suykens

A Belgian citizen, Mr. Jan Suykens is Chairman of the Board of Guberna, a non-profit organization that promotes good governance of enterprises in Belgium and Europe, and Board member of several organisations (including Mediahuis, Cofinimmo, Revive and De Warande).

He has been working for over three decades for the Belgian investment group Ackermans & van Haaren, serving as its CEO from 2016 to 2022.