Dirk Van Lerberghe

Investor | Board Member | Former CEO (Corilus) | Scaling SaaS & HealthTech | M&A & Value Creation

Bruges Metropolitan Area

About

Former CEO of Corilus, where I led the company through multiple growth phases, acquisitions and successful exits. Today active as investor and board member, focusing on SaaS and healthcare technology companies with strong growth and consolidation potential. I bring hands-on experience in scaling businesses, executing buy-and-build strategies and supporting management teams in private equity environments. My focus is on driving sustainable growth, professionalising organisations and delivering value creation. Areas of expertise include: – Scaling SaaS and healthcare platforms – Buy-and-build and M&A execution – Working with founders and management teams – Board governance and strategic direction Currently interested in: – Board and advisory roles – Investment opportunities in SaaS and HealthTech – Operating partner roles within private equity environments

Experience

  • Board Member at HAZEL TOPCO
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Board Member at Polaris Healthcare
    Apr 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 3 mos

  • Board Member at UpFresh
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Board Member at Franky
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Corilus (16 yrs 6 mos)
    • CEO
      Apr 2009 - Sep 2025 · 16 yrs 6 mos

    • Board Member
      Sep 2015 - Jul 2020 · 4 yrs 11 mos