Walter Van De Waterbeemd
About Walter Van De Waterbeemd
Walter Van De Waterbeemd serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Leaseweb, where he has worked since 2015. He has over 30 years of experience in HR across various industries and has implemented initiatives focused on employee engagement and performance management.
Work at Leaseweb
Walter Van De Waterbeemd has served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Leaseweb since 2015. In this role, he oversees HR strategy and operations across multiple countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, UK, US, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and Canada. He focuses on employee engagement and performance management as key components of the HR agenda. He implemented the Leaseweb Academy to enhance HR services and has been co-responsible for strategic re-orientation and culture change initiatives that involve 45 different nationalities within the organization. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of a global job grading and salary structure.
Education and Expertise
Walter Van De Waterbeemd has an extensive educational background in human resources and management. He graduated from the Royal Military Academy for the Air Force and earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Defense Institute of Management Studies. He also studied Business Management at the University of Twente and completed a Certificate in Change Management from Nyenrode Business University in 2006. His academic pursuits have equipped him with a strong foundation in HR practices and management strategies.
Background
Walter Van De Waterbeemd has over 30 years of experience in the human resources field, working across various industries such as Defence, Public Service, Energy, Shipbuilding, and Installation. Prior to his current role at Leaseweb, he held senior management positions including HR Director at the Dutch Air Force, Director HR at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, and Director HR at NRE. He also served as Head of Legal Affairs SEZ for the Council of the city of Maastricht. His diverse background has contributed to his expertise in managing HR functions in complex environments.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Walter Van De Waterbeemd has made significant contributions to the organizations he has worked for. At Leaseweb, he has been instrumental in implementing the Leaseweb Academy and developing a global job grading and salary structure. His focus on employee engagement and performance management has helped shape the HR agenda at Leaseweb. His previous roles in various sectors have also involved strategic re-orientation and culture change initiatives, demonstrating his ability to lead HR transformations effectively.