Early Life
Bart van Malderen was born on November 19, 1966, in Merchtem, Belgium. He holds an MBA from the European University in Montreux, Switzerland. His father, Paul Van Malderen, founded Ontex, a company that would become a major diaper manufacturer. Bart's career would follow in his father's footsteps, heavily influencing his future business ventures.
Rise to Success
Van Malderen's career began at Ontex in 1986, eventually becoming CEO. Under his leadership, Ontex expanded significantly through acquisitions and grew into a global player in the personal hygiene market. He took the family business public in 1998. In 2002, the company was acquired by Candover, a British investment fund, after which Van Malderen stepped down in 2007.
Key Business Strategies
After a non-compete agreement ended, Van Malderen founded Drylock Technologies in 2012. Drylock focused on innovation, launching ultra-thin, cellulose-free diapers. His company produces billions of diapers per month. He also invested in VGP, a real estate group. His success has been built on a commitment to innovation and strategic market positioning.
Philanthropy
There is currently no specific, verified data available regarding Bart van Malderen's philanthropy. However, he provided financial support for the establishment of the Stichting Merito think tank and the Doorbraak magazine.