Yves Delongie - CEO, Managing Director, General Manager

Q: Where is Yves based?

Yves is based in Ghent, Belgium and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Yves speak?

Yves speaks the following languages: French (Native), Dutch (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Yves have?

Yves has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Yves has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 2 months . Note that Yves may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Yves's latest experience?

Yves's most recent position is Co-founder & CEO at journy.io .

Q: What companies has Yves worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yves has worked for journy.io and Xantopia (management firm) .

Q: Which industries is Yves most experienced in?

Yves is most experienced in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Yves most experienced in?

Yves is most experienced in business areas like Sales , Marketing , and Customer Service . Yves also has some experience in Operations , Product Development , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Yves worked in recently?

Yves has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Yves worked in recently?

Yves has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Product Development , and Sales .

Recommended expert

Ghent, Belgium

Experience

Aug 2019 - Apr 2024

4 years 9 months

Co-founder & CEO

journy.io

Developed a SaaS platform that empowers B2B SaaS companies to conduct product-led growth and sales (PLG/PLS)
Personally executed PMF, GTM, marketing, sales, customer success, P&L/admin, fundraising and exit
Led cross-functional disciplines

Mar 2009 - Present

17 years 1 month

Owner & Freelancer/Consultant

Xantopia (management firm)

Strategize and execute GTM and run business operations for tech startups/scale-ups across Europe/EMEA, overseeing P&L/finance, marketing, sales, customer success, product and R&D
Manage teams up to 150, achieve ARR up to €20M+ and CAGR from 30% up to 400%
Undertake startup, scaling and turnaround assignments
Serve as board advisor at various companies including StoryChief, Officient, Parkd, Apideck and Aikido

Jul 2006 - Jul 2009

3 years 1 month

Director Business Operations Europe/EMEA

DigitalPersona

Set up regional business activities in EMEA
Recruited and managed regional teams, hands-on leading marketing, sales, customer success and technical support

Apr 2002 - May 2006

4 years 2 months

Director Central/Eastern Europe, Russia+CIS, Mediterranean & Africa

IBM/Internet Security Systems

Managed regional customer activities (P&L, marketing, sales, CS) in five EMEA locations
Represented IBM/ISS as non-executive director and majority shareholder for their African distributor

Feb 2000 - Apr 2002

2 years 3 months

Area Sales Manager Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Middle East & Africa

Vasco Data Security

Managed direct and indirect partner sales in the assigned territory

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Information Technology and Professional Services.

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Operations, Product Development, and Finance.

Sales

Marketing

Customer Service

Operations

Product Development

Finance

Summary

Global business leader with an active track record in successfully running tech ventures across Europe/EMEA. Holding senior (CEO-/MD-level) leadership positions to build and lead product, marketing, sales, CS and services teams towards meeting strategic objectives and ultimately increasing revenue and shareholder value.

Start-ups, scale-ups and turn-arounds; high-growth environments.
Leading organisations to achieving product/market fit, building value proposition, defining and executing go-to-market strategy, optimising customer journey and -retention.
Strong technical affinity; easily assess new technologies and convert into sound strategic business models.
P&L accountability; in both traditional licensing- & SaaS/subscription revenue models.
Structuring corporate organisations (hierarchical, matrix, team-based...) to meet growth and EBITDA objectives.
Driving International/EMEA expansion, opening offices, hiring key personnel.
Conducting due diligence; creating investor plans and assisting in M&A processes.

Skills

Problem Solver
Perseverant
Collaborative Leader
Analytical Mind
Genuine Listener
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Solid Technical Acumen
Software/saas: B2b & B2c
Network- & Cybersecurity
Martech
Salestech
Cs-tech
Ai
Iot
Big Data
Video

Languages

French

Native

Dutch

Native

English

Advanced

Education

VUB Brussels

Polytechnic (Civil) Engineering · Brussels, Belgium

HoGent

Applied Economics / Computer Science · Ghent, Belgium

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Information Technology 26 y

Avg length 6 y 2 m

Longest experience 17 y

Expertise

Recent roles Co-founder & CEO, Owner & Freelancer/Consultant, Director Business Operations Europe/EMEA

Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services

Main business areas Sales, Marketing, Customer Service

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

January 2026

Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.

Try FRATCH GPT

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions? Here you can find further information.

Where is Yves based?

Yves is based in Ghent, Belgium and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Yves speak?

Yves speaks the following languages: French (Native), Dutch (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Yves have?

Yves has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Yves has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 2 months. Note that Yves may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Yves be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Yves would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-founder & CEO, Owner & Freelancer/Consultant, Director Business Operations Europe/EMEA.

What is Yves's latest experience?

Yves's most recent position is Co-founder & CEO at journy.io.

What companies has Yves worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yves has worked for journy.io and Xantopia (management firm).

Which industries is Yves most experienced in?

Yves is most experienced in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Yves most experienced in?

Yves is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service. Yves also has some experience in Operations, Product Development, and Finance.

Which industries has Yves worked in recently?

Yves has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Yves worked in recently?

Yves has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Sales.

What is Yves's education?

Yves holds a Bachelor in Polytechnic (Civil) Engineering from VUB Brussels.

What is the availability of Yves?

Yves is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Yves?

Yves's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.