Rik Jaeken
Rik Jaeken | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1949 (age 76–77) Bocholt, Belgium |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | President of UNIZO (1999–2007) |
| Title | Baron |
Rik, Baron Jaeken (born 1949) is a Belgian businessman from Bocholt who resides in Zonhoven. He served as the president of UNIZO, the organization for the self-employed and SMEs in Flanders, from 1999 to 2007, when he was succeeded by Flor Joosen.[1]
Career
Jaeken is an engineer and the president of a company that sells and maintains yachts. He is also the vice-president of Trias, an organization that promotes entrepreneurship in developing countries.
Personal life
Jaeken is an amateur radio operator with the call sign ON1BJI. He is a member of the North-East Limburg (NOL) section of the Royal Union of Belgian Radio Amateurs (UBA).[2]
References
- ^ "UNIZO-Nationale Vergadering verkiest ondernemer Rik Jaeken tot nationaal voorzitter" (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ "Flash News UBA Avril 2007" (in French). UBA. Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 27 October 2025.