Joris van Leeuwen has over 16 years of professional experience in the software industry and SaaS companies, highlighted by his roles as Chief Commercial Officer and Managing Director at Exact, Unit4 and WoodWing Software. Specializing in financial services, accounting and business intelligence, Joris has proven to be a strategic and visionary leader, driving growth and operational excellence. With years of experience in broad functions of go-to-market strategies, product management and value creation, he is recognized for his ability to lead global teams and deliver tangible results in fast evolving business environments.

The appointment of Joris van Leeuwen is a pivotal moment for LucaNet. With his background, Joris is well positioned to lead LucaNet’s sales and growth initiatives to new heights. This strategic move is also an integral part of LucaNet’s ongoing investment in partner empowerment and customer success.

"I am thrilled to take on the role of Chief Revenue Officer," shared Joris van Leeuwen. "It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining LucaNet. We’re rapidly evolving and achieving significant milestones. The company’s dedication to optimizing software solutions for finance teams presents great opportunities for growth and collaboration. I look forward to leading revenue growth initiatives and establishing strategic alliances."

A pioneer in the financial software industry since its inception, LucaNet continues to lead the way by providing comprehensive solutions designed for the Office of CFO. Providing a single source of truth for all financial processes, LucaNet’s software solutions are known for out of the box functionalities, fast implementation, ease of use and quick time to value.  

Recent acquisitions have expanded LucaNet’s product portfolio to include solutions for consolidation, planning, and reporting as well as disclosure management, ESG, tax compliance, treasury and cash management solutions, providing real end-to-end solutions for all CFO-related tasks. These expansions aim to empower finance departments, helping them simplify financial complexities and lead strategic decision-making processes effectively. In addition, the company is transitioning to a fully SaaS model while establishing a global presence backed by Hg Capital, a prominent investor in European and transatlantic software and services companies.

Elias Apel, CEO of LucaNet, expressed his conviction for the future direction of the company with Joris van Leeuwen on board. "Joris‘ extensive professional acumen in developing growth strategies and fostering key partnerships complements LucaNet’s vision for expansion and innovation. With Joris leading our growth strategy, we are well positioned to achieve outstanding milestones and further strengthen LucaNet’s position as a trusted partner for CFOs and finance teams worldwide.”