Han De Groot
About Han De Groot
Han De Groot is a co-founder and non-executive director with extensive experience in the technology and marketing sectors. He has held leadership roles in several companies, including MetrixLab and MACROMILL, and currently manages the De Groot Family Office while overseeing various sustainable datacenter initiatives.
Work at Figo Pet Insurance
Han De Groot serves as Co-Founder and Non-Executive Director at Figo Pet Insurance. He has held this position since 2006, contributing to the company's growth and strategic direction for 18 years. Figo Pet Insurance focuses on providing comprehensive pet insurance solutions, catering to the needs of pet owners in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Current Role at Stadswaarde
Since 2017, Han De Groot has been the Founder and Director of Stadswaarde in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he oversees the company's operations and strategic initiatives. Stadswaarde is involved in projects that aim to enhance urban value and sustainability.
Professional Background
Han De Groot has extensive experience in the technology and marketing sectors. He was the Founder and CEO of MetrixLab from 1999 to 2014, where he led the company through significant growth and strategic acquisitions. He later served as CEO and Board Director at MACROMILL, INC. from 2014 to 2016, overseeing its operations in Tokyo, Japan.
Education and Expertise
Han De Groot studied Business Administration at Solvay Business School, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), earning a Bachelor's degree from 1990 to 1993. He furthered his education at Erasmus University Rotterdam, where he achieved a Master of Science in Business Administration from 1993 to 1997. His academic background supports his expertise in business strategy and management.
Achievements in Sustainable Development
Han De Groot has been involved in several initiatives focused on sustainable development. He commissioned the first highly sustainable 14MW IT, Tier-3 Datacenter, 'AMS4', in Diemen, which is designed to deliver residual heat to the municipality. Additionally, he co-founded GTDC, a joint venture with Switch Datacenters, aimed at developing sustainable datacenters.