Wim Van Der Leegte Net Worth

Wim Van Der Leegte was born in 1947 in Eindhoven, Netherlands and ran one of Europe's largest privately held auto and bus manufacturers, VDL Groep, for 50 years before retiring in 2016. His father founded the company in 1953 and Wim took over all of his father's shares in 1972. Under his leadership, the company expanded, taking over DAF Bus International in 1993 and Steelweld in 2000. After his retirement, his son Willem took over as president and his other two children, Pieter and Jennifer, serve on the executive board. In addition to his business success, Wim is an avid equestrian and owns a stud farm where he breeds and trains show-jumping horses.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year	1947
Birth Place	Eindhoven, Netherlands, Netherlands
Age	76 YEARS OLD
Residence	Eindhoven, Netherlands
Title	Former president, VDL Groep
Term	1966-2016
Spouse(s)	married
Children	3
Parent(s)	Pieter van der Leegte

💰 Net worth: $3.5 Billion (2024)

Wim Van Der Leegte, an influential figure in the manufacturing industry in the Netherlands, is projected to have a net worth of $3.5 billion by 2024. As the owner and chairman of the internationally renowned VDL Groep, he has successfully built an empire in the manufacturing sector, encompassing a diverse range of products and services. Under his astute leadership, VDL Groep has grown into a flourishing conglomerate, generating substantial revenue and contributing significantly to the Dutch economy. Wim Van Der Leegte's immense wealth is a testament to his entrepreneurial prowess and unwavering commitment to excellence in manufacturing.

2015 $2.1 Billion

2016 $1.3 Billion

2017 $1.2 Billion

2018 $1.52 Billion

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Biography/Timeline

1953

VDL Groep, one of Europe's largest privately-held car and bus makers, was founded in 1953 by his Father Pieter van der Leegte, when it started making parts for trucking companies.

2016

In January 2016 VDL announced that van der Leegte would be step down in November, after 50 years as President.

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