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Hessel Kaastra

Chief Integration Officer at Ayvens

Hessel Kaastra is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership and strategic roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Chief Integration Officer at Ayvens since June 2023, Hessel is responsible for the global coordination of integrating ALD Automotive and LeasePlan. From May 2003 to May 2023, Hessel held several key positions at LeasePlan, including Managing Director Austria, where a turnaround led to growth and record profitability, and Managing Director Global Value Stream Leader Insurance, overseeing a substantial P&L and driving a global expansion program. Other notable roles include Managing Director Mexico, where operations were successfully established, and Director of Corporate Strategy & Development, managing strategic initiatives. Prior experience includes a Senior Consultant position at Bain & Company and a Product Manager role at Thales. Hessel's academic background includes an MBA from INSEAD and an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology.

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Ayvens

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Born from the acquisition of LeasePlan by ALD Automotive, part of the Societe Generale group, Ayvens is the leading global sustainable mobility player committed to making life and business flow better. By bringing together complementary capabilities and expertise built over decades, their legacy companies saw an opportunity to reimagine mobility as they know it, providing full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management and multi-mobility solutions to large international corporates, SMEs, professionals and private individuals. With 15,700 employees across 44 countries, 3.4 million vehicles and the world’s largest multi-brand EV fleet, we’re leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and spearhead the digital transformation of the mobility sector.