Frederik Van Genechten
About Frederik Van Genechten
Frederik Van Genechten serves as the Vice President of IT and Facilities at DataCamp, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in IT management, having held various leadership roles at DataCamp, Thinksmart.be, and Collibra over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at DataCamp
Frederik Van Genechten serves as the Vice President of IT & Facilities at DataCamp, a position he has held since 2024. His responsibilities include overseeing IT operations and facility management across multiple locations, including Leuven, London, and New York. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the efficiency of IT systems and ensuring that facilities meet the operational needs of the organization.
Previous Experience at DataCamp
Prior to his current role, Frederik worked at DataCamp as the Head of IT from 2022 to 2024. During this time, he was responsible for managing IT strategies and operations. He also held the position of Head of IT, Procurement & Facilities for one year in 2023, where he integrated procurement processes with IT and facilities management.
Career at Thinksmart.be
Frederik has a long-standing career at Thinksmart.be, where he has worked since 1997. He is a co-founder and managing partner, contributing to the company's strategic direction for over 22 years. In addition, he serves as an IT Leader and consultant, a role he has held since 2009, and has worked as a photographer and photo editor for 27 years.
Experience at Collibra
Frederik served as the Global Head of the Information Technology Department at Collibra from 2017 to 2020. In this role, he managed IT operations across various global locations, including Brussels, New York, and London. His leadership focused on aligning IT initiatives with business objectives.
Skills and Expertise
Frederik possesses strong skills in team building and cross-functional collaboration. He has a talent for sponsoring innovative solutions that align with business needs. His negotiation skills emphasize creative problem-solving, aimed at minimizing costs while maximizing value. He also guides IT teams to enhance end-user experience and satisfaction, and builds vendor partnerships to optimize return on investment.