Leo Brand

CIO driving IT/OT digital transformation and corporate venturing

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Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Joined April 2026

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Summary

Leader in industrial digital transformation — focuses on repositioning IT from a cost centre to a strategic differentiator by building in‑house technology where it drives competitive advantage. pedersenandpartners+1

Practical adopter of IT/OT convergence and Industrial IoT — has driven pilots and deployments (drones, robots, sensors, LoRaWAN networks) to automate inspections and improve terminal safety and efficiency. hydrocarbonengineering+1

Proponent of corporate venturing and startup collaboration — chairs Vopak Ventures and uses minority investments and board observation to secure strategic supplier relationships and co‑development opportunities. vebego+1

Experienced board and advisory executive across industry and regional innovation bodies — holds supervisory and advisory roles (Vebego, AutoBinck, InnovationQuarter, Marqu, PortXL, TWTG) combining corporate leadership with regional innovation governance. innovationquarter+2

Background in hospitality and telecom leadership — prior CEO role at Swisscom Hospitality Services with experience forming strategic partnerships and expanding managed-service offerings. nec+1

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Leo Brand talks to Pedersen & Partners about the Digital Transformation of Vopak's global bulk storage business

An interview discussing Vopak's digital transformation: repositioning IT as part of the value chain, building in-house strategic technology, Industrial IoT, robotics and automation, corporate venture investments, and impacts on talent and operating models.

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Roeland Reinders

Advisory Board Member at Labourlink B.V.

Vincent Everts

Founder Viewture.ai at Viewture.ai

Kaan Anit

Investor at hyperGTM

Johan van Mil

Investor & Board Member at revel8

Marcello Palazzi

Board Member at AURORA BOREALIS FOUNDATION, Sweden / China, https://www.ab-foundation.org

Johan van Mil

Investor & Board Member at revel8

Leo Brand

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Work

Member of the Board of AdvisorsMarqu BV2000–Present

Chief Information Officer (CIO)Koninklijke Vopak N.V. (Vopak)2014–Present

Founder & Chairman / Vopak Ventures (part-time)Vopak Ventures (Vopak)2018–Present

Chairman of the Supervisory BoardInnovationQuarter2018–Present

Member of the Supervisory BoardAutoBinck Group N.V.2020–Present

Member, Chief Digital Officers (CDO) CommunityWorld Economic Forum2022–Present

Member of the Supervisory BoardVebego2024–Present

Member of the Supervisory BoardTWTG R&D2019–2024

Advisory Board (Advisor)Falcker2022–2023

Member of the Board of Advisors (former)PortXL2015–2020

CEO (various positions, including CEO)Swisscom Hospitality Services2002–2014

Managing Director and Founding PartnerAdcore Technologies2000–2002

Manager / ConsultantA.T. Kearney1998–2000

Various positions (Brand Management, Marketing, Sales)KLM1990–1998

Officer (Reserve Luitenant ter Zee 2de Klasse)Personeelsvoorziening Koninklijke Marine1989–1990

Trainee Investment BankingABN AMRO1988–1989

Management TraineeCitizens Bank1988–1988

Education

EconomicsRijksuniversiteit Groningen (University of Groningen)1983–1989

Projects

Vopak Ventures (Corporate Venture activities)2018–Present

Vopak — TWTG I‑IoT valve sensor pilot2019–Present

In‑house ERP rebuild (OutSystems RAD platform)

Writing

Leo Brand talks to Pedersen & Partners about the Digital Transformation of Vopak's global bulk storage business

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