Billionaire Profile

Global Rank

#1172

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Catheline Perier D'Ieteren

CEO, D'Ieteren Group

Real-Time Net Worth

$3.4B

As of December 2025

Age

Source

Auto parts, distribution

Industry

automotive

Citizenship

Biography

Catheline Perier D'Ieteren, born in 1944, is a Belgian heiress and art historian. As of December 2025, her net worth is estimated at $3.4 billion, primarily derived from her stake in the D'Ieteren Group, a company involved in automotive distribution, vehicle glass repair, and other industrial activities. Her family has been involved in the business for six generations. D'Ieteren Group's portfolio includes automotive distribution, real estate, and glass repair. She is an emeritus professor of art history at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and is known for her expertise in Flemish paintings.

Wealth Over Time

Portfolio Holdings

Belron

N/A•Vehicle Glass Repair

In-Depth Profile

Early Life and Education

Catheline Perier D'Ieteren was born in Lasne-Chapelle-Saint-Lambert, Belgium, on July 5, 1944. She graduated from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) with a degree in art history and archaeology in 1968. Her academic pursuits laid the foundation for her career as an art historian, specializing in Flemish paintings of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Career and Family Business

Catheline Perier D'Ieteren is part of the D'Ieteren family, which has a long-standing presence in the automotive industry, with the company founded in 1805. The D'Ieteren Group has evolved from a coachbuilding business to a major player in automobile distribution and vehicle glass repair. Catheline's son, Olivier Perier, is currently deputy chairman. In 2024, a book was released in her honor for her contributions to art history and restoration.

Philanthropy and Other Activities

Catheline Perier-D'Ieteren, together with her husband Maurice Périer, created the Périer-D'Ieteren Foundation. The foundation aims to support those who are disadvantaged. The goal is also to finance scientific research. She is also a member of the Académie royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-Arts de Belgique.

Career Milestones

1968

Graduated

Obtained a degree in art history and archeology from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB).

1979

Founded journal

Created the journal of the Annales d'histoire de l'art et d'archéologie de l'ULB.

1989

Founded Center

Founded the Centre de recherches et d'études technologiques des arts plastiques (CRETAP).

1993-1996

President

Served as the president of the Comité de conservation du Conseil international des Musées (ICOM-CC).

2024

Book published

A book was released in her honor for her contributions to art history and restoration.

Philanthropy & Social Impact

Education & Research

Périer-D'Ieteren Foundation

Undisclosed

Supports disadvantaged people and finances scientific research, particularly in art history and conservation.