Christophe Derdeyn is Christophe Derdeyn is a seasoned global entrepreneur and visionary leader in business transformation and IT innovation. With a career spanning over two decades, Christophe has consistently demonstrated his entrepreneurial prowess by founding and scaling multiple successful ventures across diverse industries. As the Managing Director of Icon Cloud Solutions and co-founder of delaware South-East Asia, he has been instrumental in pioneering new business models and leveraging advanced technologies to optimize operations for enterprises worldwide.
Christophe’s journey into business began with a strong foundation in IT infrastructure and application management, honed through roles at major corporations and intensive training in the Netherlands during the dot-com boom. His entrepreneurial spirit and strategic acumen led him to establish his own consultancy, where he advised global giants like Anheuser-Busch InBev on complex IT implementations and operational efficiencies.
In 2011, Christophe took on the challenge of establishing Delaware’s regional headquarters in Singapore, spearheading its growth into a thriving enterprise with over 500 employees and a valuation exceeding $30 million by 2023. His tenure at Delaware not only underscored his leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) but also cemented his reputation as a transformative leader capable of navigating diverse cultural landscapes and driving organizational success.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Christophe is deeply committed to mentoring startups and founders, sharing his wealth of experience and guiding them through the complexities of scaling businesses in today’s global market. He believes in the power of business as a catalyst for positive change, advocating for sustainable practices and impactful innovation that benefit both shareholders and society at large.
Christophe Derdeyn’s career exemplifies resilience, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. His expertise in business transformation, coupled with his passion for technology and strategic foresight, positions him at the forefront of shaping the future of enterprise solutions in an increasingly interconnected world.
- Job Title: Managing Director
- Nationality: Belgium
- Alternate Names: Chris Derdeyn, Xtophe Derdeyn
- Honorific Suffix: PhD, MBA
Christophe Derdeyn: Education
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| Thomas More University of Applied Sciences |
B.S. |
1995 |
1998 |
Christophe Derdeyn earned a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science and medical technology from Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. |
Christophe Derdeyn: Employment History
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| Icon Consulting Group |
Managing Director |
2024 |
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As Managing Director Icon Consulting Group - Services, the Services arm of Icon Consulting Group, Christophe Derdeyn's responsibilities cover the setup of an IT Training hub, a remote delivery center for managed services and an IT Service delivery hub to support the broader Icon Consulting group in their Go To Market in Japan, Australia, Europe, US and the Middle East.
We deliver excellence to our customers through a high performant team, always considering a win/win for all stakeholders, in all transparency. |
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| Balance IT |
Owner |
2003 |
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At Balance IT, Christophe Derdeyn advises global organizations on operational excellence initiatives by providing strategic insights that drive efficiency and profitability. Christophe's approach typically involves leveraging centralization strategies, technology adoption, and global payment streamlining to optimize operations and deliver measurable financial benefits. |
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| BLCC Singapore |
Vice President |
2021 |
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The Belgium Luxemburg Business Group became a Chamber of Commerce - Christophe Derdeyn remain is involved in supporting organizations from (or dealing with) Belgium and Luxemburg in some form to accelerate their business and broaden their business networks in and with Singapore. Christophe helps to infuse the curriculum BLCC offers to its members with topics around IT & Automation. |
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| delaware Singapore |
Partner |
2012 |
2023 |
In his role at delaware Singapore, Christophe Derdeyn focused on Business development in Singapore to increase the delaware footprint by continuing to focus on the niche around Enterprise Information Management (OpenText) and introducing the new ERP technologies around SAP HANA - Simple Finance, S/4HANA as well as bringing to market Digital Business Services, advanced automation and Insurance Automation Solutions. |
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| AB InBev |
Solution Manager |
2005 |
2011 |
Christophe Derdeyn was responsible for all IT related matters to enable a centralization of activities from the zone towards two shared service centers for the WE Zone. |
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Christophe Derdeyn: Fields of Expertise
Christophe Derdeyn: Member Of
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| Executive Global Network |
2019 |
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Christophe Derdeyn has been a member of the Executive Global Network since 2019. |
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| Singapore Computer Society |
2023 |
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Christophe Derdeyn has been a member of the Singapore Computer Society since 2023. |
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| Belgium Luxemburg Business Group |
2021 |
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Christophe Derdeyn has been a member of Belgium Luxemburg Business Group since 2021. |
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