Bob de Leeuw

CTO & Board Member at Boels Group

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

I'm growth focused digital leader, transformer and tech innovator with a successful track record of delivering both turnaround and growth. I'm passionate about transforming businesses by bringing people and technology together with a relentless focus on customer experience, value creation and execution. Leads rapid change effectively and delivers demonstrable stakeholder value in complex environments where digitally transforming and scaling up is as important as disciplined cost management. Simply gets things done. I thrive on energizing teams and driving momentum. With a collaborative mindset and a results-oriented approach, I coach by motivating and empowering others—especially emerging talent—to grow professionally and take ownership of their development. As a strategic thinker and practical problem-solver, I bring creative solutions to complex challenges, always striving for clarity, structure, and simplicity. My strength lies in connecting the dots—bridging teams, clients, suppliers, and executive leadership to align goals and deliver impact. Whether shaping strategy or facilitating execution, I aim to create space for innovation, foster trust, and inspire action. I have gained my experience through diverse Project, Program and Interim Management assignments e.g. multidisciplinary Project / Program / Interim Management, Q&A and IT Management Consultancy. Finished the Executive MBA at the Business School Nederland. Summary positions: 1998 - 2000 Teacher Mathematics / IT 2000 - 2011 Sr. Project Manager / Technical Manager at Transfer Solutions 2011 - 2014 Interim Manager at Valid 2014 - 2018 Manager Global Application Management at Damen Shipyards 2018 - 2022 Vice President Consulting Services Maritime & Logistics at CGI Nederland 2022 - 2024 CIO at Riwal Holding Group bv 2024 - 2026 CIO at Boels Holding Group bv and responsible for Boels, Cramo and Riwal. 2026 - present CTO & Board Member at Boels Group. Specialties: - Digital Transformation - Organization strategy - IT Management - Project Management (IPMA, Prince2) - Program Management - ITIL Service Management - IT Strategy & Roadmap - IT Infrastructure - Software Development - Lean - Change Management - Business & IT Alignment

Experience

  • Boels Rental ()
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

      Member of the Group Management Board

    • CIO
      Jul 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos

      CIO at Boels Holding Group and responsible for Digital & IT for Cramo, Riwal and Boels.

  • Member of Advisory Board at Gapstars
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

    The Advisory Board provides non-binding strategic advice to the Management Team of Gapstars to support them in achieving the goals.

  • Owner at The Lion Consultancy
    Jul 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Management Consultant & Digital Transformation Specialist Business & IT Alignment | Innovation | Digital Acceleration

  • Riwal (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • CIO | Executive Board Member
      Jan 2024 - Oct 2024 · 10 mos

    • Managing Director Digital & IT
      Apr 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Riwal Holding Group is the Digital Rental Leader and we need to stay ahead. Several digital solutions for our Customer Centric approach are available like the MyRiwal App & Portal, BIM Solutions, Virtual Reality IPAF Training and Augmented Reality App. Drive the digital transformation within Riwal is my main responsibility and ensuring the use of modern IT software and technologies to streamline business operations.

    • Group Manager Digital & IT a.i.
      Jul 2021 - Apr 2022 · 10 mos

  • CGI ()
    • Vice-President Maritime & Logistics, sector Transport and Logistics at CGI
      Nov 2018 - May 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Director Consulting Services | Maritime Post & Logistics
      Feb 2018 - Nov 2018 · 10 mos

      I am fully responsible for Business Development, Operations & HR within the unit Maritime Post & Logistics of the sector Transport, Post & Logistics at CGI Nederland bv.