Frank Erfurt new Managing Director of The Belgian Chocolate Group

Marc Pauwels, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of The Belgian Chocolate Group:

"In 1996, I took over a modest chocolate company. Since then, it has grown into The Belgian Chocolate Group, a thriving and financially healthy company with 150 employees. With Frank Erfurt we have found an excellent Managing Director with his sales and marketing expertise as well as a strong affinity with production. I am confident that our top-class team led by Frank will take The Belgian Chocolate Group to new heights."

Food industry veteran with 25+ years of experience

As a food industry veteran, Frank Erfurt (53) brings his 25+ years of experience at Sara Lee, Jules Destrooper and Vandemoortele, with numerous successes in both branded products and private labels. For the past 12 years at Vandemoortele, he led large teams as International Commercial Manager Bakery Products.

Frank Erfurt, Managing Director of The Belgian Chocolate Group:
"It is a dream to join this success story with an impressive history of almost 70 years. Thanks to all our dedicated employees and loyal partners, The Belgian Chocolate Group is known all over the world for high-quality chocolate products. I look forward to further expanding our business and long-term customer relationships worldwide."

Erfurt holds a Master's degree in Applied Sciences from RWTH Aachen University and an MBA degree from Vlerick Management School.

Growth goes hand in hand with sustainability
For The Belgian Chocolate Group, growth goes hand in hand with sustainability. The company is taking action to support cocoa farmers and protect our planet for future generations, paying attention to the well-being of its employees and the environment on multiple fronts:

• Collaborating with social enterprises and work centers
• Driving a sustainable Belgian chocolate industry as a Beyond Chocolate partner
• Continually working towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals together with VOKA, the Flemish Chamber of Commerce

Press contact
Wendy Dierckx – wd@thebelgian.com

About The Belgian Chocolate Group
The Belgian Chocolate Group is a family-owned company founded in 1956. We are a well-established manufacturer and exporter of premium chocolate products worldwide, offering high quality at attractive prices.

All chocolates are made at our modern production sites in Olen and Herentals, near the city of Antwerp in Belgium. Our exclusive production methods and stringent quality controls (IFS Higher Level & BRC AA+) ensure the consistent excellence of our products.

Our team of passionate chocolatiers are masters of creativity and innovation. They keep coming up with irresistible combinations, every time. We have the widest range of exquisite Belgian chocolates, which we present in a variety of shapes and package sizes.