Manager of the year 2012 Eric Van Zele opened the Bel 20 Euronext stock exchange this morning. In this way, Barco’s CEO wants to help draw attention to the importance of recognition management in companies.

In the context of 1 March as World Compliment Day, Eric Van Zele declared today’s stock market open for trading. For an audience consisting of about 40 top CEOs and the press, he talked about the power of recognition and appreciation in business environments.

He insisted that companies adopting a clear and specific value program see an increase in productivity and commitment. Barco, with its values of team play and trust, serves as an example.