Duco De Lange
About Duco De Lange
Duco De Lange serves as the Managing Director for Sopra Banking Software in the Netherlands, bringing extensive experience in international sales and marketing across various leadership roles. He has a strong background in the European banking software market and has played a significant role in the company's strategic growth and digital transformation initiatives.
Work at Sopra Banking Software
Duco De Lange has been with Sopra Banking Software since 2005, holding various leadership roles. He is currently the Managing Director for the Netherlands, a position he has held since 2018. Prior to this, he served as the Deputy Managing Director for Banking Software Netherlands from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles at Sopra include Director of Sales and Marketing from 2005 to 2008 and Director of Large Accounts from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he has been the Head of Cloud, Managed Services, and SaaS Markets and Strategy since 2017, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in these areas.
Education and Expertise
Duco De Lange studied at the University of Amsterdam, where he focused on Psychology, and at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he studied Economics. His educational background supports his extensive experience in sales and marketing, particularly in the banking software sector. He has developed a strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs, which has been essential in his leadership roles.
Background
Duco De Lange has a diverse professional background, having worked in various countries including the Netherlands, France, and the United States. His career includes significant roles at multiple organizations. He was an Area Manager for Nordic at Fenestrae from 1997 to 1999, and later worked as Manager of Sales and Marketing EMEA at Telemessage for one year in 2001. He also served as Director for Continental Europe at Neteconomy from 2002 to 2006, and as Director of International Sales and Marketing at Steria Group from 2008 to 2013.
Achievements
Duco De Lange has played a key role in expanding Sopra Banking Software's presence in the Netherlands. His leadership has been instrumental in driving digital transformation initiatives within the company, particularly in the areas of cloud and managed services. His extensive experience in international sales and marketing has allowed him to effectively navigate the complexities of the European banking software market.