Filip Bourgoo

CEO @Performance Events Ltd

Sales ManagerBusiness Development ManagerDirectorHead of GrowthPartnerships ManagerC-level ExecutiveSales & BizDevCEOCTOCMOCFOEntertainmentCSOCAOCOOCBDO

Dear Sir/Madam, I am Filip Bourgoo, an accomplished and results-driven executive with a proven track record of leadership, strategic vision, and financial acumen. With extensive experience as both CEO and CFO, I bring a unique combination of analytical precision and entrepreneurial insight, making me a valuable asset to any distinguished company seeking top-tier leadership. Throughout my career, I have successfully balanced the dual responsibilities of CEO and CFO, implementing innovative financial strategies that have enhanced business performance and profitability. On two occasions, I developed and introduced advanced analytical programs that provided precise financial data across various business units. These initiatives enabled more accurate cost allocation and clear visibility into the most and least profitable departments, ensuring data-driven decision-making. My meticulous approach to financial management—driven by an innate perfectionism regarding numbers—has consistently delivered impeccable budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and risk analysis. This dedication to accuracy has empowered me to make informed executive decisions that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. From 1988 to 2018, I led our family-owned automotive company, Bourgoo, overseeing the representation of prestigious brands such as MAZDA, SAAB, LAND ROVER, ROLLS-ROYCE, BENTLEY, and AUDI. Under my leadership, the company expanded its market presence and reinforced its reputation for excellence in the automotive sector. In 2010, I founded and served as CEO of the ZOUTE GRAND PRIX, in Knokke-Heist, Belgium (www.zoutegrandprix.be), a globally recognized automotive and lifestyle event. Conceptualized and built from the ground up, the event has been honoured with the "Best Motoring Event of the Year" award by the Historic Motoring Awards in London. Today, the Zoute Grand Prix attracts over 400,000 visitors annually, including more than 30,000 High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals, offering exclusive hospitality experi