Derk de Vries

Derk de Vries is an experienced IT and business professional currently serving as the Head of Global IT Networks at Ayvens since January 2024, managing the Global Network team and overseeing the Global Network environment. With a background that includes leadership roles at LeasePlan and Forty-2, where Derk is the owner and focuses on Operational Excellence through tailored, humanistic approaches, Derk has successfully contributed to various sectors including telecommunications and logistics. Prior experience includes positions at T-Mobile, Liberty Global, and DHL, demonstrating strong expertise in contract management, product development, sourcing, and program management. Derk holds a Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Delft University of Technology and an MBA in General Management from Nyenrode Business University.