Peter Leyman and Jo Libeer are the new managing director and general manager, respectively, of Voka, the association of Flemish employers. The duo replace Philippe Muyters, who was parachuted into a job as a minister in the new Flemish government of Kris Peeters. Muyters, who was not elected, is minister of budget. Libeer has worked 25 years for Voka Kortrijk and Voka West Flanders. Leyman, meanwhile, has worked almost his whole career for Volvo Ghent.

Rudi De Becker has been appointed as the new managing director of fruit and vegetable marketer Univeg. De Becker replaces Hein Deprez, founder and chief shareholders, who takes over as chairman. De Becker was formerly CEO of electronic goods wholesaler Hagemeyer.

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