Michèle Sioen holds a Degree in economics. She is currently the CEO of Sioen Industries, a multinational specialised in technical textiles. She holds various directorships in listed Belgian companies, notably Sofina and Immobel. She is Honorary Chairwoman of the FEB ( Federations of Belgian companies). She is the Chairwoman of Kanal (museum of contemporary art ) and director of Vlerick Management school, concours Reine Elisabeth and Fedustria.