Alain Keppens
Founder at Down2Earth Partners NV
Profile
Alain Georges Elisabeth Keppens is the founder of Down2Earth Partners NV, which was founded in 2013.
He currently holds positions as a Non-Executive Director at Alfacam Group NV, Director at Somnis.
Bedding NV, Director at The Wallfashion House, Director at Sustainable Reusable Carriers NV, and Director at Move Intermodal Group NV.
He previously held positions as an Investment Director at Gimv NV from 1991 to 2012, Non-Independent Non-Executive Director at Greenyard NV from 2012 to 2014, and Managing Partner at Gimv (Private Equity) from 2012 to 2013.
He also served as a Director at Lintor-Verbinnen Group, Grandeco Wallfashion Group Belgium NV, and Trafuco NV.
Mr. Keppens received an MBA from Marquette University and undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Antwerp.
Alain Keppens active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Alfacam Group NV
 Alfacam Group NV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alfacam Group NV provides television facilities and services to broadcasters and production houses. The company was founded by Gabriël Fehervari and Karin Stoop in 1987 and is headquartered in Lint, Belgium. | Director/Board Member | 2009-11-23 |
Down2Earth Partners NV
 Down2Earth Partners NV Investment ManagersFinance Down2Earth Partners NV (D2E Partners) is an independent private equity firm headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. The firm was founded by Alain Keppens, Ivo Antoine Marechal, Peter Paul Kloeck, and Wouter Joanna Verlinden in 2013. | Founder | 2013-06-20 |
Sustainable Reusable Carriers NV
 Sustainable Reusable Carriers NV Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Sustainable Reusable Carriers NV operates as a holding company with interests in reusable carriers for the logistics industry. The company was founded on July 29, 2014 and is headquartered in Aartselaar, Belgium. | Director/Board Member | 2014-07-27 |
The Wallfashion House
 The Wallfashion House Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Wallfashion House is an investment holding Belgian company. The private company is based in Tielt, Belgium. The company was founded in 2020. Patrick Molemans has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-12 |
Somnis Bedding NV
 Somnis Bedding NV Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Part of ProFinance NV, Somnis Bedding NV is a Belgian company that designs, produces, and sells bedding products such as mattresses, slatted bases, springs, duvets, pillows, and cushions. The company is based in Lokeren, Belgium. The company was founded in 1953. Hans van Duysen has been the CEO of the company since 1995. | Director/Board Member | 2003-01-27 |
Move Intermodal Group NV
 Move Intermodal Group NV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Move Intermodal Group NV is a Belgian company that provides other business management consulting services. The private company is based in Genk, Belgium. The company was founded in 1986. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-06 |
Former positions of Alain Keppens
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GREENYARD NV | Director/Board Member | 2014-01-23 |
Lintor-Verbinnen Group
 Lintor-Verbinnen Group Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Lintor/Verbinnen Group distributes meat and poultry products. The company offers chicken sausages, rabbit, cooked chicken and grilled meat. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Olen, Belgium. | Director/Board Member | 2013-09-12 |
Gimv (Private Equity)
 Gimv (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Gimv (Private Equity) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Gimv NV (XB: GIMB) founded in 1980. Gimv (Private Equity) is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. | Private Equity Investor | 2012-12-31 |
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Training of Alain Keppens
| University of Antwerp | Graduate Degree |
| Marquette University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
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| GIMV NV | Finance |
| GREENYARD NV | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 10 |
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Lintor-Verbinnen Group
Lintor-Verbinnen Group Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Lintor/Verbinnen Group distributes meat and poultry products. The company offers chicken sausages, rabbit, cooked chicken and grilled meat. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Olen, Belgium. | Process Industries |
Alfacam Group NV
Alfacam Group NV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Alfacam Group NV provides television facilities and services to broadcasters and production houses. The company was founded by Gabriël Fehervari and Karin Stoop in 1987 and is headquartered in Lint, Belgium. | Commercial Services |
Gimv (Private Equity)
Gimv (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Gimv (Private Equity) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Gimv NV (XB: GIMB) founded in 1980. Gimv (Private Equity) is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. | Finance |
Grandeco Wallfashion Group Belgium NV
 Grandeco Wallfashion Group Belgium NV Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Grandeco Wallfashion Group-Belgium NV engages in the design and manufacture of wallpapers. Its brands include Wall Fashion, Grandeco Boutique, Deco4Walls, Grandeco Life, and VerticalArt. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Tielt, Belgium. | Consumer Durables |
Down2Earth Partners NV
Down2Earth Partners NV Investment ManagersFinance Down2Earth Partners NV (D2E Partners) is an independent private equity firm headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. The firm was founded by Alain Keppens, Ivo Antoine Marechal, Peter Paul Kloeck, and Wouter Joanna Verlinden in 2013. | Finance |
Sustainable Reusable Carriers NV
Sustainable Reusable Carriers NV Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Sustainable Reusable Carriers NV operates as a holding company with interests in reusable carriers for the logistics industry. The company was founded on July 29, 2014 and is headquartered in Aartselaar, Belgium. | Transportation |
Trafuco NV
 Trafuco NV TruckingTransportation Trafuco NV provides transportation and logistic s services. It specializes in the transport of liquids in tanks, solids in covered wagons, hazard goods, and storage of both liquids and solid wastes. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Schelle, Belgium. | Transportation |
The Wallfashion House
The Wallfashion House Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Wallfashion House is an investment holding Belgian company. The private company is based in Tielt, Belgium. The company was founded in 2020. Patrick Molemans has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Finance |
Somnis Bedding NV
Somnis Bedding NV Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Part of ProFinance NV, Somnis Bedding NV is a Belgian company that designs, produces, and sells bedding products such as mattresses, slatted bases, springs, duvets, pillows, and cushions. The company is based in Lokeren, Belgium. The company was founded in 1953. Hans van Duysen has been the CEO of the company since 1995. | Consumer Durables |
Move Intermodal Group NV
Move Intermodal Group NV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Move Intermodal Group NV is a Belgian company that provides other business management consulting services. The private company is based in Genk, Belgium. The company was founded in 1986. | Commercial Services |
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