Rik De Nolf (Roeselare, November 1, 1949) was the CEO of Roularta Media Group (RMG) based in Roeselare until 31 December 2015. The company was founded in 1954 by his father Willy De Nolf. It was initially a small publishing house with printing of two local weekly magazines: The Roeselaar Weekbode (from 1956 De Weekbode) and Advertisement. Gradually, these activities were expanded by the acquisition of other local-bound weekly magazines and the launch of new titles. Later, television, internet, multimedia and internationalization followed. The current CEO is his son-in-law Xavier Bouckaert, who took the torch on January 1, 2016. Half century of growth
Rik De Nolf - Licentiate in Law - is also chairman of the Flemish Media Society (VMMa), the holding includes, among other things, the television receiver VTM and the Q-Music radio station. RMG is also a 50% owner of VMMa, as well as a shareholder in the news and business channel Channel Z / Canal Z. In addition, RMG participates in the Regional Media Society for 50% in which two West Flemish TV stations are located, Focus TV and WTV. RMG now has a turnover of € 750 million and employs 3,000 employees.
RMG is also active in the publishing of weekly or weekly magazines and magazines in France and Belgium. In addition, it owns one of Belgium's largest printing companies, which also accepts contracts for third parties. Externe link
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