Leon Aarts

Leon Aarts has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Leon'smost recent position was as a Sales Director at CloudNation, starting in 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Consultant & Owner at Connected Trust since 2012.

From 2019 to 2022, they held the role of Head of Micro Enterprise Microsoft at Fujitsu Nederland, where they were responsible for sales, setting up consultancy services, recruiting consultants, and developing the go-to-market strategy for Microsoft technology. Leon also focused on Fujitsu's Worklife Shift offering for remote and hybrid work solutions.

At Sogeti, Leon held multiple roles, including Sales Director Private, Head of Application Development & Management, Business Line Manager Oracle & Database services, and Business Development & Sales Executive. In these roles, they were responsible for sales results, delivery, financial performance, and marketing of Oracle and database services. Leon achieved significant growth and optimizations in the portfolio, resulting in various recognitions and awards.

Prior to Sogeti, Leon worked at Ordina as an Executive Account Director Assurance & Pensions, Account Director at Rabobank, Business Unit Manager for Microsoft & Java, and Managing Consultant. Leon also held the role of Business Unit Manager at ilionX, focusing on Oracle E-Business Suite, and Manager Oracle Apps/EBS at Fair Information Services.

Leon's career started as a Project Manager at JBA/Ratioplan in 1996, where they gained valuable experience before moving on to other roles in the IT industry. Overall, Leon Aarts has a strong background in sales, business development, and management within the IT sector.

Leon Aarts attended the Eindhoven University of Technology from 1990 to 1995, where they obtained a degree in Technische Bedrijfskunde (ir). Leon later pursued an MBA in Business Administration at Kingston University from 1999 to 2001. In 2020, Leon also obtained the certification of "Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals" from Microsoft.