26-09-2023
Arno Witvliet succeeds Hans Lesscher as CEO Odin Groep
In short
After 33 years, founder Hans Lesscher is stepping down as CEO of Odin Groep. Arno Witvliet will take over this task from him.
After 33 years, founder Hans Lesscher is stepping down as CEO of IT service provider Odin Groep. Arno Witvliet, until recently Chief Revenue Officer at Leaseweb and Managing Director of Leaseweb Netherlands, has now taken over the day-to-day management from him.
Arno Witvliet (48) sees Odin Groep as a company with a lot of potential: "This is one of the largest Managed Service Providers in the Netherlands. That strong market position is an excellent basis for further growth, not only nationally but also internationally. I am very much looking forward to working on the organisation's growth ambitions from my own experience and expertise, together with the entire Odin Groep team."
Using IT to help organisations perform better
Witvliet has extensive experience in sales, commercial management and executive positions. In his career, IT and cloud have always played an important role. "What fascinates me most is how innovations and IT, can make organisations perform better. Odin Groep has been supporting many customers with their IT solutions for years and I feel privileged to succeed Hans as CEO of the company."
Involved on the sidelines
Hans Lesscher is confident that Odin Groep will have a stable future with Arno at the helm. "I think that after all these years it is time for new leadership. The organisation is entering a new phase, with solid growth aspirations. On the sidelines, I will certainly remain involved with Odin Groep. When necessary and desired, I will gladly make my knowledge and experience available."
About Odin Groep
Every day, millions of people use online IT services developed, managed and hosted by Odin Groep. A leading MSP in the Dutch market for education, healthcare, housing associations and the corporate market. With a strong focus on managed services, cloud hosting and data centre solutions, security and consultancy, Odin Groep creates a solid foundation for delivering reliable and innovative solutions. The organisation has over 650 employees, branches in Hengelo, Vianen and Georgsmarienhütte (Germany) and is known in the market with the Previder and Heutink ICT brands.
