Filip Bourgoo

• A seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in the automotive and luxury sectors, having successfully managed and grown prestigious brands.
• Following the successful sale of my companies, I am now seeking a new executive challenge. I am looking to assume a senior leadership role within a premier automotive manufacturer, distribution network, luxury brand, or high-end production company.
• My core areas of expertise include:
• Executive Leadership & Strategic Management
• Sales Management & Full P&L Accountability
• Business Development & Growth Acceleration
• Engagement with Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals & Global Networking
• Luxury Brand Strategy & Innovative Marketing
• With a proven track record, a global network of high-level industry contacts, and a results-oriented approach rooted in a commitment to excellence, I am prepared to deliver impactful leadership within a high-performance organization.
• In addition, I am the founder of two non-profit organizations—Zoute Automobile Club and Friends in Business Club — both of which reflect my enduring passion for the automotive world and elite professional networking.

Aug 2024 – May 2025            

Interim CEO Europe

Restructuring Salon Privé, Windsor, United-Kingdom

One of the world’s Premium Car & Luxury Lifestyle Events in 
London & Oxford and making it ready for the next decade.

Jan 2010 - Jun 2024

CEO

Zoute Grand Prix, Knokke-Heist, Belgium

I am the founder and former CEO of ZOUTE GRAND PRIX in Knokke-Heist, Belgium, which I built from the ground up into one of the world's leading automotive and luxury lifestyle events, attracting over 400,000 visitors annually. Under my leadership, Zoute Grand Prix was honored as "Worldwide Motoring Event of the Year" in London (2021).

Sep 2000 - Jun 2018

CEO/CFO

autobedrijf Bourgoo,Knokke-Heist, Belgium

Family owned car business representing : Audi, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mazda, Saab, Land Rover, Yamaha,My Way, Optareelectric City busses.

As CEO of my family’s automotive business in Knokke-Heist, Belgium, I developed extensive expertise in sales, distribution, marketing, and high-net-worth client relations, driving remarkable business growth.

Vlerick Business School – Ghent, Belgium
Executive Management Programs
Completed multiple university-level management programs at Vlerick Business School, a prestigious Belgian institution, to enhance leadership, strategy, and business management expertise throughout my professional career.