Our Management Team

I am Con Zwinkels, the founder of Leaseweb and Chairman of the board. After leading the company as CEO since its founding in 1997, I now focus on strategic oversight and corporate governance. My role encompasses key corporate functions, including financial reporting, capital allocation, treasury, corporate development, and maintaining relationships with capital markets and external stakeholders.

Throughout Leaseweb’s journey, I have been deeply involved in defining the company’s strategic direction, helping it grow into a global leader in cloud hosting and data centers. I am proud of Leaseweb's commitment to innovation and customer success, always striving to create long-term value and strong partnerships.

Before starting Leaseweb, I studied Law at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands and pursued my passion for aviation by obtaining an ATPL pilot license. I spent 14 years flying as a captain on Boeing 747s. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, including my wife, two daughters, and our friendly dogs, along with sailing, mountain biking, and playing tennis.

I am Pieter Dijkhuis, after serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for 19 years years, I now focus on overseeing strategic financial governance and corporate direction in a Supervisory role. My responsibilities include leading corporate functions such as financial reporting, business control, treasury, risk management, and tax, ensuring we uphold strong governance while providing insights that help drive business decisions.   During my time as CFO, I worked to position the finance team as a key strategic partner within the company, providing line management with the information and control systems necessary to make informed decisions while keeping our focus on delivering value to customers.  

Before joining Leaseweb in 2006 as part of a management buy-in, I had a 20-year international career across banking, commodity trading, internet technologies and private equity, with experience in Amsterdam, Curacao, Buenos Aires, London, and New York. I studied Business administration at the University of Groningen and completed an executive MBA from INSEAD. 

 Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, golf and, playing soccer. 

I am Lex Boost Co-CEO and executive board member of Leaseweb Global. In this role, I am responsible for driving global growth, enhancing customer-centric solutions, and strengthening Leaseweb’s position as a leading provider in the hosting and cloud services industry. Together with my fellow Co-CEO, we will continue to focus on delivering operational excellence, innovation, and strategic leadership to guide Leaseweb into the future.

With over 25 years’ experience in the digital industry, I have gained leadership experience from a broad range of organizations and cultures, including both B2B and B2C markets, in startups, as well as large corporations. In previous roles, I have worked as the CEO of Harlem Next, a global SaaS provider that creates online content service platforms for B2B clients, used by millions of unique visitors daily across more than 30 countries on multiple continents. Before that, I was the CEO of Leaseweb USA for over 8 years, driving business expansion in the U.S. market. I was also the managing director of one of the largest dating websites in the Netherlands, owned by the European TV giant RTL - Bertelsmann. Before that, I was Head of Digital for PaperlinX, one of the world’s largest communication materials merchants, with over $6 billion in revenue and over 6,000 people worldwide. Additionally, I have extensive experience managing startups in the SaaS and mobile application space from 1997 to 2012.

I studied at Delta University in Utrecht (Faculty of Business Economics), where I earned a BA in Business Economics. Since then, I’ve followed a number of different courses, and most recently, an executive course at Nyenrode Business University.

When not working, I enjoy classic cars (including racing them), traveling, attending live concerts, and playing tennis.

I am Sander Poelwijk, Chief Technology Officer at Leaseweb. I am responsible for our global technology strategy, ensuring we deliver innovative, reliable, and scalable solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers. 

With 20 years of experience in the hosting industry and a background in software engineering, I have held various leadership roles focused on infrastructure, cloud computing, and technology innovation. My passion lies in building high-performance teams and driving technological advancements that keep Leaseweb at the forefront of the industry. 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two sons. I’m an avid skier, love reading, and enjoy being outdoors. I also have a passion for home improvement and DIY projects, always looking for the next challenge to tackle. 

I am Martijn Bethlehem, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Leaseweb. In this position, I oversee all financial, business intelligence, ERP, risk, and tax functions within company. I view the finance team as a strategic partner for management, providing them with the information they need to make effective decisions, while freeing them up to focus on the customer. My team also provides a control framework for good governance and risk management to enhance the security of our customers’ data. We design the steering metrics that allow us to measure our performance and determine whether we are meeting our customers’ expectations. All of these are essential ingredients in developing a self-learning organization that can fulfil its mission of adding real value for customers. 

Previously I was the Finance Director of Leaseweb Netherlands B.V. I have been with Leaseweb for almost 20 years, and I am very proud to see how the company and the employees developed themselves from a local player towards a successful global company with highly satisfied customers. During the last 20 years, I held several finance management positions in Amsterdam and Frankfurt. 
 
Prior to my job at Leaseweb, I worked as an auditor in one of the Big Four offices. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Auditing. When I am not working, I like spending time with my family, hiking, diving, soccer, and traveling. 

I am Julia Gortinskaya, Global Revenue Director of Leaseweb Global B.V. I am responsible for optimizing our global sales processes to drive efficiency and revenue growth.   

I have been working at Leaseweb since 2012, starting as a Senior Account Manager. Prior to my time with Leaseweb, I was a Sales Manager at Linxtelecom, a connectivity and data center services provider, and I have more than 17 years of experience in the cloud and the telecom industry.  
 
I have a Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics from Moscow State Linguistics University. In my free time, I enjoy reading, attending classical music concerts, and participating in outdoor sports like skiing and hiking. 

I am Samer Nehme, Sales Director at Leaseweb Netherlands. I am responsible for the strategic direction, development, and management of our sales operations. My role involves leading a talented team to drive revenue growth, fostering strong client relationships, and ensuring that we deliver exceptional service and solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. Additionally, I work closely with other departments to align our sales strategies with the broader business objectives, ensuring we maintain our competitive edge in the market. 

I joined Leaseweb in January 2019 and brought 10 plus years of experience in engineering and consultancy in the IT industries and have previously worked at companies such as telecommunication providers and ICT integrators. 

I have a master’s degree in telecommunication and networking engineering from Antonine University - Lebanon and I have an executive MBA from University of Dauphine & University of Sorbonne in Paris – France, I love hiking in nature, exploring new cultures, baking, languages & reading. 

I am Richard Copeland, Chief Executive Officer of Leaseweb USA, Inc. I’m responsible for all business aspects of the company across our 9 data center locations in the US. In addition, executing and developing Leaseweb’s vision and strategy in the region is a core part of my role.
I’m passionate about working with my team to achieve the company’s goals, maintaining a positive work-life balance for our employees, and building customer relationships and satisfaction with a personal touch.

Before becoming CEO, I grew and led the sales department as the Sr. Director of Sales. Before joining Leaseweb in 2013, I worked for Verizon Business for 10 years in various account management and sales leadership roles. Earlier in my career, I worked for a printed circuit board company where I held process engineering, production management, and customer technical support roles during my 7-year tenure.
I received my Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. During my free time, I enjoy exercising, watching movies/sports and spending time with my family and friends.  

I am René Lazar, Sales Manager at Leaseweb Germany. My focus is on expanding Leaseweb's market position and positioning Leaseweb Germany as a reliable partner for sovereign cloud infrastructure in Germany. I am also responsible for developing strategic partnerships in Germany. 

Before joining Leaseweb, I worked in the international ICT industry for 25 years. Other sales positions in my career in direct and partner sales were at Verizon, Colt Technologies, BT Global Services, and T-Systems. 

My name is René Ceslik. I’m working for Leaseweb Deutschland GmbH since July 2014 and since January 2021 I’m in the role of Manager Customer Care. Together with my Team I’m responsible for efficiently taking in and solving any kind of customer request. Customer satisfaction is tightly connected to quick response times and reliable solutions. Together with the first and second level support team I’m responsible for quick and reliable support.

During my time as electronics engineer, I’ve been able to learn a lot about customer satisfaction in a B2C environment. I adapted my experience and used my knowledge in several positions at Leaseweb Deutschland GmbH as a Provisioning Engineer, Senior Technical Support Engineer and finally, Manager Customer Care.

Finding solutions is also a hobby during my free time: I enjoy fixing electronics of any kind. I enjoy taking tours with my road-bike and love travelling, especially to Japan.

I am Pieter Kraan, Managing Director of Leaseweb Singapore, Leaseweb Hong Kong and Leaseweb Australia. I am responsible for the expansion of Leaseweb’s presence in each of these regions. I joined Leaseweb in 2021 and brought over 20 years of global experience in growing businesses in the IT and service industries with me.

Before joining Leaseweb, I served as managing director of Runway86, a Singapore based start-up in the luxury travel industry. Prior to that, I held management positions in the professional printing industry for companies like Océ and Canon in the Netherlands, China and Singapore with national and regional responsibilities.

I hold a MBA Degree in General Management from the joined program of Nyenrode University, the Netherlands, Kellogg School of management, USA, and University of Stellenbosch Business School, South Africa. Next to my work I love spending time with my family, travelling, water sports, winter sports, and Formula1.

I am Yuon On Yip, Operations Director based in Singapore with responsibilities to oversee the smooth operations of the data centres in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia. Our team aims to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction and support our business growth in Asia Pacific. 

Before joining Leaseweb, I was the Operations Director for Dell Financial Services covering Greater China, South East Asia and India. My hobbies include body weight workouts, PS5 gaming and Netflix. 

I am John Duley, Managing Director at Leaseweb Japan.  I am responsible for expanding Leaseweb’s presence in the Japanese market.  I joined Leaseweb in 2024 and brought 36 years of experience in growing businesses in the IT, Internet, Cloud, and Cyber Security industries with me.   

Before joining Leaseweb, I worked at companies such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Dell, Level 3, and WithSecure.  I held management positions responsible for both Japan and the Asia Pacific region.  

I have a degree in Economics from Willamette University, with a minor in Japanese. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my family and friends, exercise, and play golf. 

I am Terry Storrar, Managing Director of Leaseweb UK Ltd. I am responsible for general management in the UK, where I oversee business development and operations, with particular attention to expanding the company’s cloud product portfolio. My focus is on execution and delivering exceptional value for our customers.

I joined Leaseweb in 2020 and brought more than 20 years of expertise across a range of specialized services, including managed services, cloud, hosting, implementation and architecture. Prior to joining Leaseweb, I worked in director-level roles for several UK entities, from startups to national enterprises.

I pursued my studies at Hewens College. When not working I enjoy spending time with my wife, two daughters and our dog. I like travel, sporting events, food, keeping fit and I am a very keen golfer.