Biography
Pierre van der Mersch, dubbed the "Belgian Warren Buffett," is a 90-year-old investor primarily known for his wealth in the finance-investments sector. His estimated net worth is $2.5 billion, with the source of his wealth stemming from strategic investing. Van der Mersch began his career in 1958 as a bank clerk. In the 1980s, he built his fortune by acquiring and transforming shell companies into the investment holding company Brederode. He is the Honorary President of Brederode and is known for his long-term investment approach, focusing on undervalued companies. Van der Mersch is a well-known figure in the Belgian financial scene, and his investment style emphasizes taking long positions in undervalued companies.