Beaulieu International Group announces the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer

Barend Van Hoorebeke joins B.I.G. from Medtronic, an international healthcare technology company with more than 95.000 employees in 150 countries and $36 billion in sales, where he currently serves as Vice President Finance.

Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in various financial positions at the business unit, manufacturing and R&D levels. With a background in business engineering and an MBA, he has proven his ability to navigate complex financial landscapes while driving strategic growth and operational excellence.

Barend is originally from the Ghent region of Belgium and currently resides with his family in Boulder, Colorado. He looks forward to returning to Belgium in mid-2025 to continue his professional journey while staying close to his roots.

Throughout his career, Barend has successfully managed and developed high performing teams of up to 70 direct reports. His entrepreneurial spirit, combined with his ability to seamlessly transition between strategic vision and operational execution, make him an excellent fit for the CFO role at B.I.G. "We are delighted to welcome Barend to our leadership team," said Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck, CEO of B.I.G. "His deep financial expertise, dynamic leadership and strategic insight will be instrumental in guiding our company towards long-term growth."

Barend Van Hoorebeke succeeds Pieter-Jan Sonck, who assumed the role of CFO of Kinepolis Group since October 2024.

We welcome Barend to B.I.G. and look forward to working together!