VanRoey appoints Joachim Lauwers as new CEO to achieve growth ambitions
VanRoey appoints Joachim Lauwers as new CEO to achieve growth ambitions
Images of Joachim Lauwers © Alex Harris, Shooting Break Photography
Turnhout (Antwerp), September 3, 2024 – VanRoey, a leading Managed ICT provider with expertise in applications, cloud infrastructure, storage, networking, and security, today announces the appointment of Joachim Lauwers as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Joachim Lauwers will be responsible for achieving the company's growth objectives. VanRoey aims to develop new expertise, continue its ongoing growth, and strengthen its geographical presence through strategic acquisitions and the recruitment of new talent.
Under Pat Van Roey's leadership, VanRoey has evolved over the past 30 years into a leading ICT service provider in Flanders, widely recognized for its technical expertise. The company is dedicated to supporting organizations with their ICT needs and offers a comprehensive range of managed services. To accelerate its annual growth rate of 10%, VanRoey secured a strategic investment from Fortino Capital in 2022. This investment enabled the opening of a new office in Houthalen-Helchteren, complementing the company's headquarters in Turnhout—featuring the innovative 'Kempus' building—and its existing branches in Geel, Antwerp, and Mechelen. This expansion is part of Van Roey's strategy to further drive growth in the coming years by expanding its customer base and pursuing targeted acquisitions.
Recent studies indicate that companies have significant ICT needs, and CIOs plan to increase investments in security, automation, AI, and cost-saving solutions in 2024-2025 (source). To address these trends and provide essential support, VanRoey has appointed Joachim Lauwers as its new CEO to guide the company into the future. He brings extensive experience in strategic and commercial leadership from his previous role as Managing Director Belgium at the cloud communications company Dstny, where he successfully led the company’s rapid growth in the Belgian market.
“I’m excited to collaborate with the team to further develop VanRoey and realize our growth ambitions. With the support of our experts, who work closely with clients to create effective solutions, VanRoey already serves over 2.000 organizations in both the public and private sectors. We now plan to meet the growing market demand and enhance our services, with the aim of strengthening our market position and better serving our clients,” says Joachim Lauwers, CEO of VanRoey. “The company is ready for the next step. It’s time to invest in additional expertise and expand geographically.”
“After leading this outstanding and pioneering ICT company for 30 years, it’s time for a new chapter. I am proud of the exceptional team we have built and look forward to taking on the role of Chairman of the Board, where I will continue to support VanRoey. With Joachim Lauwers as the new CEO, I am confident we are in excellent hands. His unmatched expertise and impressive track record make him the ideal person to take our company to new heights,” says Pat Van Roey, Chairman of the Board at VanRoey.
By forming strategic partnerships and leveraging local expertise, VanRoey aims to make its services more accessible to a wider range of clients. The company is dedicated to strengthening its position in the ICT sector and realizing its growth ambitions. To support these expansion plans, VanRoey is looking to add 35 new employees to its current team of 220.
About VanRoey
Founded in 1993, VanRoey is an ICT service provider headquartered in Turnhout, with additional offices in Geel, Antwerp, Mechelen, and Houthalen-Helchteren to stay close to its clients. The company's expertise includes (cloud) infrastructure, networking, and security. It specializes in comprehensive managed services and securing client environments as a Fortinet Expert Partner. VanRoey serves over 2.000 clients in both the public and private sectors.
Under the leadership of Pat Van Roey over the past 30 years, VanRoey has built a strong reputation, as evidenced by numerous awards including MS Partner of the Year, Trends Gazellen 2024 (Large Enterprises category) – Top-Ranked ICT Company 2023, Voka Finalist for Sustainable Entrepreneurship & SDG Pioneer 2024, HP Workstation Partner Award 2024, and DataNews Award for ICT Services SMB 2024, among others.
For more information, visit www.vanroey.be.
