Leaseweb, a provider of IaaS hosting and cloud infrastructure services with more than 80,000 servers under management and data center presence globally, has hired Ronald Haasert as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As of June 1, he started working as Leaseweb’s new global CMO. Mr. Haasert was CMO at Staples before joining Leaseweb.
According to Leaseweb, Ronald Haasert has a distinguished history of driving international digital revolutions in the retail and e-commerce industries. Prior to joining Leaseweb, he served as CMO at Staples, where he helped the company’s European marketing and merchandising organizations achieve double-digit EBITDA growth. Prior to this, he held executive positions in marketing and operations at Dutch retailer Bruna and Bruna.nl.
“As Leaseweb’s business continues to grow, we are focused on adding top talent to our team and are pleased to welcome Ronald to lead our marketing and communication efforts,” said Con Zwinkels, Founder and CEO of Leaseweb. “One of our core values has always been to treat customers as partners and work with them on creating solutions that meet their unique needs. This has been a hallmark of Ronald’s career, and we look forward to his contributions and expertise as a key member of our global management team.”
International Work Experience
Ronald Haasert has more than ten years of experience working abroad in both Europe and the United States, including positions in Boston, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Paris, Milan, and Stuttgart. He received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.
Mr. Haasert is currently also a member of the advisory board at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, the Netherlands, where he volunteers his time to mentor foreign students and strengthen ties between the institution and the business world.
“Leaseweb empowers thousands of businesses globally by connecting them with the right technology, and I am excited for the opportunity to further build a world-class brand and support its next stage of growth,” said Ronald Haasert. “I also share Leaseweb’s passion for the customer and will continue to drive its vision to deliver the best experience in the industry.”
