Profile
Christian Leysen was the founder of Xylos NV, founded in 1984, where he held the title of Chairman.
He is also the founder of Datadobi, founded in 2010, where he currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Leysen's current jobs include being the Chief Executive Officer of Ahlers NV since 1989, Chairman of AXE Investments NV, Honorary Chairman of ADM CVBA, Chairman of Designcenter de Winkelhaak NV since 2012, Director of Agidens International NV since 2014, Director of Bureau International Maritime NV since 2017, Director of Astros Logistic Center CJCS, Director of ALC International SA, Director of AMS Boogkeers VZW, and Director of Oksalys NV since 2010.
Mr. Leysen's former jobs include being the Chairman of Gevaert NV, Chairman of Antwerp Management School from 2004 to 2016, Executive Chairman of Anacom BVBA, Non-Executive Director of Agfa-Gevaert NV from 2003 to 2015, Director of KBC Bank NV, Director of Dematic NV, Director of bpost SA, Director of Synvest NV, Director of Antwerpse.
Waterwerken NV from 2000 to 2002, Director of Astra Immo NV, Member of Almanij NV, Principal at Arthur Andersen LLP, Member of the Supervisory Board at Kereskedelmi és.
Hitelbank Zrt., and Member of the Administration Board at Business & Society Belgium VZW.
Mr. Leysen obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees from Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Christian Leysen active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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AXE Investments NV
AXE Investments NV Investment ManagersFinance AXE Investments NV is a private equity firm founded in 1979. AXE Investments NV is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. | Chairman | - |
Ahlers NV
Ahlers NV Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Part of Anacom SRL, Ahlers NV is a Belgian company that provides logistics and maritime services. The company is based in Antwerp, Belgium. Christian Leysen has been the CEO of the company since 1989. | Chief Executive Officer | 1993-12-31 |
ADM CVBA
ADM CVBA Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services ADM CVBA provides a peer network for information technology professionals. Its activities include business and ICT alignment, data, social business, mobile, and information security. The company was founded on June 3, 1998 and is headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium. | Director/Board Member | - |
Agidens International NV
Agidens International NV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Agidens International NV engages in the development of automation solutions. It offers consulting and engineering, turnkey automated solutions, and maintenance and service support. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Zwijndrecht, Belgium. | Director/Board Member | 2014-05-18 |
AMS Boogkeers VZW
AMS Boogkeers VZW Real Estate DevelopmentFinance AMS Boogkeers VZW is a Belgian company that purchases and sells real estate properties. The private company is based in Antwerp, Belgium and was founded in 2015. | Director/Board Member | 2015-08-06 |
Former positions of Christian Leysen
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KBC Bank NV
KBC Bank NV Financial ConglomeratesFinance KBC Bank NV (KBC Bank) is the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of KBC Groupe SA (BE: KBC) in Belgium, an integrated bank insurance group serving mainly retail customers, small and medium-sized enterprises and private banking clientele. Based in Brussels, the bank was established in 1998 when Kredietbank, CERA Bank and ABB insurance company merged to create the KBC Bank and Insurance Holding Company. In 2005 the KBC Bank and Insurance Holding Company merged with their parent company, Almanij, to create KBC Group NV. | Director/Board Member | 2020-04-30 |
Antwerp Management School | Chairman | 2016-06-15 |
AGFA-GEVAERT NV | Director/Board Member | 2015-05-11 |
BPOST SA/NV | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Christian Leysen
Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Graduate Degree |
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AGFA-GEVAERT NV | Consumer Durables |
BPOST SA/NV | Commercial Services |
Private companies | 13 |
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Almanij NV | Finance |
Gevaert NV
Gevaert NV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Gevaert NV operates as an investment group. The company was founded on June 28, 1894 and is headquartered in Morstel, Belgium. | Finance |
KBC Bank NV
KBC Bank NV Financial ConglomeratesFinance KBC Bank NV (KBC Bank) is the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of KBC Groupe SA (BE: KBC) in Belgium, an integrated bank insurance group serving mainly retail customers, small and medium-sized enterprises and private banking clientele. Based in Brussels, the bank was established in 1998 when Kredietbank, CERA Bank and ABB insurance company merged to create the KBC Bank and Insurance Holding Company. In 2005 the KBC Bank and Insurance Holding Company merged with their parent company, Almanij, to create KBC Group NV. | Finance |
Dematic NV
Dematic NV Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Dematic NV provides industry automation solutions. Its solutions include automated warehouse & distribution, guided vehicle and in-floor chain conveyor solutions. The firm's activities include intralogistics advice and concept design, execution of turnkey material handling automation projects, life cycle services through the entire life cycle of logistics installations. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Zwijndrecht, Belgium. | Technology Services |
Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
AXE Investments NV
AXE Investments NV Investment ManagersFinance AXE Investments NV is a private equity firm founded in 1979. AXE Investments NV is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. | Finance |
Synvest NV
Synvest NV Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Synvest NV publishes newspapers. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium and has subsidiaries in Netherlands. | Consumer Services |
Business & Society Belgium VZW
Business & Society Belgium VZW Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Business & Society Belgium VZW provides corporate social responsibility services. It provides companies with tools and information to enable them to develop their CSR policies and activities. The firm communicates and co-operates on a regular basis with stakeholders (the government, civil society, academia, and consumers). The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Commercial Services |
Ahlers NV
Ahlers NV Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Part of Anacom SRL, Ahlers NV is a Belgian company that provides logistics and maritime services. The company is based in Antwerp, Belgium. Christian Leysen has been the CEO of the company since 1989. | Transportation |
ADM CVBA
ADM CVBA Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services ADM CVBA provides a peer network for information technology professionals. Its activities include business and ICT alignment, data, social business, mobile, and information security. The company was founded on June 3, 1998 and is headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium. | Technology Services |
Kereskedelmi és Hitelbank Zrt.
Kereskedelmi és Hitelbank Zrt. Regional BanksFinance Kereskedelmi és Hitelbank Zrt. provides banking and financial services. It offers loans, credit and debit cards, savings, financing, investments, and premium solutions. The bank was founded on January 1, 1987 and is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. | Finance |
Agidens International NV
Agidens International NV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Agidens International NV engages in the development of automation solutions. It offers consulting and engineering, turnkey automated solutions, and maintenance and service support. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Zwijndrecht, Belgium. | Commercial Services |
AMS Boogkeers VZW
AMS Boogkeers VZW Real Estate DevelopmentFinance AMS Boogkeers VZW is a Belgian company that purchases and sells real estate properties. The private company is based in Antwerp, Belgium and was founded in 2015. | Finance |
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