WDP to propose new Board composition
WDP to propose new Board composition: combining family commitment and internationalization expertise underpinning European ambitions
WDP today announces four proposed appointments within its Board of Directors, reflecting both the commitment of the company’s long-term reference shareholder, Family Jos De Pauw, and the strengthening of its international expertise and governance profile. This series of developments reinforce and support WDP’s ambition to further build a leading European logistics real estate platform, under the newly launched growth plan, BLEND&EXTEND2030.
Reaffirming and reinforcing the family De Pauw’s long-term commitment as reference shareholder
In line with its consistent role as reference shareholder, the Jos De Pauw family has proposed the appointment of two next-generation representatives in the Board of Directors: Bernard Boel (pursuant to the family’s binding nomination right) and Isabelle De Pauw, both as non-executive director.
This transition follows the passing of Tony De Pauw (1954 – 2025), whose vision, values and entrepreneurial spirit shaped WDP throughout its evolution from a Belgian family business into a leading European logistics real estate business.
For us, as we prepare stepping into Tony’s role is first and foremost a commitment to continuity. Building on more than two decades of consistent value creation, our family remains fully committed to supporting WDP, with confidence in the strength of its platform, in its long-term ambition and in #TeamWDP. This is a clear signal of our shared values and the continued trust our family places in the company.
Strengthening international expertise and governance
As the mandates of Anne Leclercq and Cynthia Van Hulle conclude their final terms at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, WDP expresses its sincere appreciation for their dedicated service and valuable contributions over more than ten years.
In line with the company’s ambition to become a core European platform, the Board of Directors proposes the appointment of two new independent and non-executive directors with strong international profiles: Barbara Bajorat and Gwenaëlle de la Raudière.
My personal thanks go to Anne and Cynthia for their relentless commitment and the work they have delivered over many years. They have been instrumental to WDP’s operational excellence and profitable growth.
I have full confidence in the steps taken forward within the Board. The nomination of Bernard and Isabelle anchors the family’s role as reference shareholder and, at the same time, marks a new chapter for our organisation. With the nomination of Barbara and Gwenaëlle, on the other hand, we welcome highly experienced business leaders with strong international backgrounds. Their expertise will support us as we further expand our total solutions, for both existing and new clients, as a core European business.
More than ever, our recent strategic choices reflect long-term ambitions, sharpening our focus on the aspects of our business that will position us for the next decade.
All proposed appointments have received a positive advice of WDP’s Nomination Committee and approval by WDP’s Board of Directors. They have been approved by the regulator, the FSMA, and will be submitted for approval to WDP’s upcoming annual general meeting.