Robert van der Eijk

CEO Akkodis Benelux

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

I build business. I open markets. I turn strategy into revenue. With 30+ years of global experience across financial services, consulting, and technology, I focus on one thing: helping organizations grow faster and compete smarter. Across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia, I have led expansion, transformation, and commercial acceleration in environments where execution makes the difference. Clients today face the same pressure everywhere. Deliver faster. Innovate at scale. Control costs. Find the right talent. All at once. Most struggle not because of strategy, but because of execution. That is where I focus. I connect business needs with the right capabilities. Technology, engineering, and talent. I build teams that deliver, not just advise. And I work closely with executives to turn transformation into concrete results: faster time to market, stronger performance, and scalable growth. I am hands-on when it matters. Close to clients, close to deals, close to delivery. Because growth does not happen in slides. It happens in execution. My approach is direct. Clear priorities. Strong ownership. Move fast. Deliver impact. Beyond business, I stay engaged in shaping the broader ecosystem. I support stronger diversity in leadership through Women on Board Belgium and contribute to developing future leaders as Guest Professor at KU Leuven. I also stay closely connected to innovation through startups and industry networks, keeping a constant pulse on where markets are moving. If you are looking to accelerate growth, unlock new opportunities, or turn transformation into real business impact, let’s connect.

Experience

  • CEO Benelux / Senior Vice-President at Akkodis
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Admission Committee Member at Women on Board Belgium
    May 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

  • Guest Professor International Management at KU Leuven
    May 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 3 mos

  • Managing Director Digital Strategy & Advisory (Belgium) at NTT DATA
    Nov 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Capgemini Invent (10 yrs 7 mos)
    • Executive Vice-President & Managing Director (Europe Cluster)
      Apr 2020 - Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Also: Country Board Member Capgemini Belgium

    • Executive Vice-President & Managing Director (Belgium & Luxemburg)
      Jul 2012 - Jan 2023 · 10 yrs 7 mos