Willem van der Leegte

President & CEO bij VDL Groep

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

VDL Groep develops and produces a wide variety of industrial products, from parts to advanced finished products. The group encompasses more than 100 closely cooperating operating companies, each with its own specialism. Our activities can be summarised in the ‘five worlds of VDL’: Hightech, Mobility, Energy, Infratech and Foodtech. Each of these ‘worlds’ has its own characteristics and challenges, with one common denominator: a unique combination of thinking and doing. This sets us apart. As a family business founded in 1953, we cherish the values of workmanship, deliberateness and cooperation. Our employees are our organisation's greatest asset – they enable us to make the difference. By working together closely and combining craftmanship with innovation, we inspire to make change happen. We are aware that the decisions we make today will affect the world of tomorrow. Together with our personnel and partners, we can make a difference today for a better world tomorrow.

Experience

  • President & CEO at VDL Groep
    Nov 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

  • Senior vice president at VDL Groep
    2012 - 2015 · 3 yrs

  • VDL Bus & Coach bv (8 yrs 1 mo)
    • CEO
      2010 - 2015 · 5 yrs

    • CEO
      2007 - 2015 · 8 yrs

  • VD Leegte Metaal (Hapert)
    • Sales
      2005 - 2007 · 2 yrs

    • Traineeship
      2004 - 2005 · 1 yr

      Productie, kwaliteit, bedrijfsbureau

  • Traineeship at VDL Laktechniek B.V.
    2002 - 2003 · 1 yr