Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance is an important tool for constantly and systematically improving the way the Group is managed and how it safeguards the interests of shareholders and stakeholders. Since January 1, 2006, the Company has complied in all material respects with the Belgian Code on Corporate Governance.

The main policy-making entities of the Company are the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and the Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors is assisted by a Nomination and Remuneration Committee, an Audit Committee, and a Strategic Committee.