Speaker & moderator

Leen Zevenbergen

Leen Zevenbergen is an experienced speaker and pioneer in sustainability and technology. With more than 20 companies to his name and extensive experience as a CEO, he offers valuable insights into innovation and leadership. Leen’s sessions are inspiring and provide practical tools for driving sustainable and impactful change within organizations.

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Languages: Dutch English German

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About Leen Zevenbergen

Leen Zevenbergen is considered a pioneer in the field of sustainability and technology in Europe. With more than 25 years of experience in sustainability and as the founder of the first AI company in the Netherlands, he has established himself as an innovator and thought leader. He has delivered more than 600 keynotes and two TED talks. In addition, he is the author of several books, including bestsellers on sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Leen as a speaker and moderator

As a speaker, Leen knows how to bring every event to life. With his authentic style, he not only captures the audience’s attention but also keeps it. Thanks to his experience as an entrepreneur and leader of large multinationals, Leen offers valuable insights and is able to guide discussions effectively. His passion for innovation and sustainability makes him an ideal moderator for events where forward-thinking and creating impact are central.

Career

Leen started his career as the founder of Bolesian, the first artificial intelligence company in the Netherlands, which he launched at the age of 24. Since then, he has founded more than 20 companies, ranging from technology to renewable energy and education. In addition to his entrepreneurship, he has led several multinationals and authored multiple books, including the bestseller "And now I will grow my beard", which was named Management Book of the Year. As co-founder of B Lab Europe and B for Good Leaders, Leen is a driving force behind sustainable entrepreneurship in Europe.

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Sessions

What is often said to be lacking in these times is brave leaders who dare to take their organization in a certain direction, based on independent observation and experience. Drawing on Leen’s own experiences, the story can take many directions depending on the audience. Because Leen has held more than 20 CEO positions, working with a smaller C-level audience is also very well suited.

Based on his experience in technology, from Virtual Reality to AI, and leading large multinational IT companies, combined with his experience in entrepreneurship, audiences can expect a valuable presentation that inspires them to transform or steer their own organization toward a successful future.

What is often said to be lacking in these times is brave leaders who dare to take their organization in a certain direction, based on independent observation and experience. Drawing on Leen’s own experiences, the story can take many directions depending on the audience. Because Leen has held more than 20 CEO positions, working with a smaller C-level audience is also very well suited.