With deep sadness and disbelief, the family of Jos De Pauw, the members of the Board of Directors and the entire WDP team announce the passing of Tony De Pauw, member of the board, reference shareholder and former CEO.
Tony passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Wednesday 6 August 2025, at home in Kobbegem. He was 70 years old.
More than 25 years ago, at WDP’s IPO in June 1999, Tony took over the helm from his late father, founder of WDP, Jos De Pauw. With vision and entrepreneurial spirit, Tony, together with his team, built WDP into a unique, family-rooted, and European listed logistics real estate platform, with a client-centric focus at his heart. He did so both in his role as CEO and as a reference shareholder.
Tony was a born entrepreneur with an exceptional instinct for real estate. He always remained closely connected to his #TeamWDP. Together, for 25 years, we formed a close and complementary partnership that helped shape WDP to where it stands today. We are deeply grateful for everything he brought to WDP, and we will continue this journey with the same passion and commitment.
With Tony’s passing, we lose a man who embodied the heart of our company. He was a family man in the truest sense of the word, yet he also possessed the exceptional insight and respect to balance family continuity with the expectations of an international group. Respect and deep gratitude.
The family of Jos De Pauw, the Board of Directors and #TeamWDP are determined to continue building WDP with the same dedication and vision, always mindful of Tony’s legacy.
#TeamWDP sends its heartfelt condolences to the family in this difficult times and wishes to give time and space to say goodbye and grieve in peace and serenity.
