Johan De Geyter

As a Business Unit Manager Digitalization, I help companies with their digital strategy in domains, such as AI, generative AI, cybersecurity, digital process innovation, software engineering, data management, etc. Together with a team of about 40 experts, I support and guide digital innovation from applied research and proof of concept to prototypes – ranging from specific short-term advice to multi-year engagements.

Expertise 

• Technology roadmapping
• Innovation management
• Business strategy

Work experience 

• I recently joined Sirris after a career as the CEO in multiple start-ups, and having held several management positions in a research institute and industries with a global footprint. In all those assignments, I bridged the gap between innovative technology and novel business opportunities.

Studies

• Master in Information Technology – VUB – 1998
• Master in Military and Aeronautical Sciences – Royal Military Academy – 1992

Professional motto

“Plus est en vous.” (“There is more in you”, heraldic motto of the Lords of Gruuthuse, Bruges, 15th century)

Fun fact  

I once designed a climbing wall!