Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Beersel, Albert Premier specializes in the production of individually wrapped chocolate coins, banknotes, mignonettes and other premium chocolate products. Over the years, the company has established itself as a recognized player within the international chocolate industry and today exports to more than 20 countries worldwide. Albert Premier is one of the few producers of chocolate coins in Europe and the only private label producer of mignonettes in Belgium.
To support the company’s long-term continuity and future growth ambitions, a Smart Deal structure was implemented. Entrepreneur and CEO Bart Sevenhans acquires a shareholding alongside current shareholder Peter Talpe and a network of Smart Deal investors. This transaction ensures the structural anchoring of the operational leadership while creating a strong foundation for the company’s next phase of growth.
Bart Sevenhans combines a strong financial background with hands-on operational management experience. After a 15-year career in banking, he moved into operational leadership roles. As COO, he was responsible for budgeting, financial planning and the development of operational teams, bridging commercial ambitions with operational and financial execution. He further demonstrated his entrepreneurial capabilities within a McDonald’s franchise portfolio. His combination of financial expertise and operational leadership makes him well positioned to lead Albert Premier through its next growth stage.
Together with Peter Talpe, who has more than 40 years of experience in the chocolate industry and has led Albert Premier since 1995, Bart Sevenhans will oversee the company’s commercial and strategic development as CEO. The Smart Deal structure enables a gradual transfer of operational responsibilities, supported by a professional board of directors and a network of investors with complementary expertise.
Over the coming years, Albert Premier aims to continue investing in product innovation, international expansion and further optimization of its production processes. Supported by its strong market position, recurring customer relationships and scalable production platform, the company is well positioned to continue accelerating its growth trajectory.
