About Approach Cyber

The essence of who we are

Our company

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Our ecosystem

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Leading the way towards digital peace-of-mind for everyone

Our management team and board members are at the forefront of Approach’s success, guiding our vision and strategy with their extensive expertise in cyber security, privacy, secure development and business leadership. Together they drive our mission to deliver cyber serenity to our clients. 

Our Go-To People

Portrait of David Vanderoost, Chief Executive Officer

David

Vanderoost

CEO

David, CEO of Approach since 2015 and a Board member since 2012, brings extensive experience in IT transformation and cybersecurity. With a background at KPMG, Accenture, and Proximus, he holds an MSc in Electromechanical Engineering and multiple ICT certifications.
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Portrait of Jean-Christophe Wilski, CFO

Jean-Christophe

Wilski

CFO

As CFO at Approach, Jean-Christophe brings 10+ years of expertise in finance, M&A, and corporate management. With experience in sectors like finance, chemicals, and retail, he holds a Master’s from Solvay and has passed all CFA levels.
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Quentin

Randaxhe

Country Manager Switzerland

Quentin drives Approach’s Swiss branch with expertise in cyber security, digital trust, and risk management. A visionary leader, he excels in bridging technical and business needs, fostering innovation, and building strong partnerships for long-term success.
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Julien

Haeck

Talent Acquisition Manager

Julien joined Approach in 2021 as Talent Acquisition Manager after 8 years in IT recruitment. He oversees the recruitment process, specializing in security roles, and excels in employer branding and candidate attraction.
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Jorien

Decroos

Director - Head of Security Strategy and Advisory

Jorien brings extensive expertise in Governance, Risk, Compliance, and cybersecurity business development. A passionate leader, she bridges the gap between business and cyber, fostering teamwork and growth.
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Portrait of Laurent Deheyer, Security Operations Centre Director

Laurent

Deheyer

Director - Head of Security Operations Centre

Laurent, Head of the SOC at Approach, brings over 23 years of experience in cyber security and risk management. He focuses on aligning security with business strategy, leading top-tier services and driving security innovation.
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Portrait of Florence Steenackers, Head of Privacy and Data Governance

Florence

Steenackers

Director - Head of Privacy and Data Governance

Florence specializes in ethics, AI, and data governance. With extensive experience in international privacy projects, she ensures compliance across various sectors.
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Steve

Mihy

Director - Head of Secure Development

As Secure Development Director, Steve leads the Microsoft development team at Approach. With 10+ years in the financial sector, he specializes in secure application architecture and Azure-based development.
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Sarah

Boulanger

HR Manager

Sarah is a dedicated HR professional with expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organisational development. Passionate about fostering growth, she builds strong teams, nurtures workplace culture, and drives strategic HR initiatives that align with business goals.
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Jeremy

Agenais

Sales Director

Jeremy, who joined Approach in 2023 after co-founding Secubear, is now Sales Director and leads the Data Security unit. With extensive experience in cybersecurity across the Benelux, he focuses on data protection and threat detection.
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Christophe

Lambert

Account Manager

Christophe joined Approach in 2021 as a GRC Consultant, following over a decade of experience in risk management and insurance. Now an Account Manager, he leverages his expertise in cyber risk strategy and client relations to deliver tailored solutions and foster trusted partnerships.
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Portrait of David Vanderoost, Chief Executive Officer

David

Vanderoost

CEO

David, CEO of Approach since 2015 and a Board member since 2012, brings extensive experience in IT transformation and cybersecurity. With a background at KPMG, Accenture, and Proximus, he holds an MSc in Electromechanical Engineering and multiple ICT certifications.
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Portrait of Jean-Christophe Wilski, CFO

Jean-Christophe

Wilski

CFO

As CFO at Approach, Jean-Christophe brings 10+ years of expertise in finance, M&A, and corporate management. With experience in sectors like finance, chemicals, and retail, he holds a Master’s from Solvay and has passed all CFA levels.
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Portrait of Quentin Randaxhe, Country Manager Switzerland

Quentin

Randaxhe

Country Manager Switzerland

Quentin drives Approach’s Swiss branch with expertise in cyber security, digital trust, and risk management. A visionary leader, he excels in bridging technical and business needs, fostering innovation, and building strong partnerships for long-term success.
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Portrait of Julien Haeck, Talent Acquisition Manager

Julien

Haeck

Talent Acquisition Manager

Julien joined Approach in 2021 as Talent Acquisition Manager after 8 years in IT recruitment. He oversees the recruitment process, specializing in security roles, and excels in employer branding and candidate attraction.
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Portrait of Jorien Decroos, Head of Security Strategy & Advisory

Jorien

Decroos

Director - Head of Security Strategy and Advisory

Jorien brings extensive expertise in Governance, Risk, Compliance, and cybersecurity business development. A passionate leader, she bridges the gap between business and cyber, fostering teamwork and growth.
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Portrait of Laurent Deheyer, Security Operations Centre Director

Laurent

Deheyer

Director - Head of Security Operations Centre

Laurent, Head of the SOC at Approach, brings over 23 years of experience in cyber security and risk management. He focuses on aligning security with business strategy, leading top-tier services and driving security innovation.
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Portrait of Florence Steenackers, Head of Privacy and Data Governance

Florence

Steenackers

Director - Head of Privacy and Data Governance

Florence specializes in ethics, AI, and data governance. With extensive experience in international privacy projects, she ensures compliance across various sectors.
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Portrait of Steve Mihy, Secure Development Director

Steve

Mihy

Director - Head of Secure Development

As Secure Development Director, Steve leads the Microsoft development team at Approach. With 10+ years in the financial sector, he specializes in secure application architecture and Azure-based development.
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Portrait of Sarah Boulanger, HR Manager

Sarah

Boulanger

HR Manager

Sarah is a dedicated HR professional with expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organisational development. Passionate about fostering growth, she builds strong teams, nurtures workplace culture, and drives strategic HR initiatives that align with business goals.
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Portrait of Jeremy Agenais, Sales Director

Jeremy

Agenais

Sales Director

Jeremy, who joined Approach in 2023 after co-founding Secubear, is now Sales Director and leads the Data Security unit. With extensive experience in cybersecurity across the Benelux, he focuses on data protection and threat detection.
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Portrait of Christophe Lambert, Account Manager

Christophe

Lambert

Account Manager

Christophe joined Approach in 2021 as a GRC Consultant, following over a decade of experience in risk management and insurance. Now an Account Manager, he leverages his expertise in cyber risk strategy and client relations to deliver tailored solutions and foster trusted partnerships.
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Board of Directors

Portrait of Michel Akkermans, Chairman of the Board

Michel

Akkermans

Executive Chairman

Michel Akkermans, Executive Chairman of Approach, is a fintech entrepreneur and private investor. He co-founded Clear2Pay and FICS, leading global payment and online banking solutions. He holds advanced degrees in engineering, economics, and finance.
Portrait of David Vanderoost, CEO

David

Vanderoost

CEO

David, CEO of Approach since 2015 and a Board member since 2012, brings extensive experience in IT transformation and cybersecurity. With a background at KPMG, Accenture, and Proximus, he holds an MSc in Electromechanical Engineering and multiple ICT certifications.
Portrait of Frank Staut, Board of Directors

Frank

Staut

Director

Frank Staut, Director of Approach, is a managing partner at InvestLink, a private investment company focusing on IT and tech. Co-founder and former CTO of SecureLink, Frank played a key role in its growth, leading to its acquisition by Orange in 2019. He holds an MSc in electricity-electronics.
Portrait of Bart Preneel, Board of Directors

Bart

Preneel

Director

Bart Preneel, Director of Approach, is a renowned cryptography expert and professor at KU Leuven. He has led multiple EU cybersecurity projects and serves on the boards of LSEC, the Cyber Security Coalition, and several startups.
Portrait of Michel Akkermans, Chairman of the Board

Michel

Akkermans

Executive Chairman

Michel Akkermans, Executive Chairman of Approach, is a fintech entrepreneur and private investor. He co-founded Clear2Pay and FICS, leading global payment and online banking solutions. He holds advanced degrees in engineering, economics, and finance.
Portrait of David Vanderoost, CEO

David

Vanderoost

CEO

David, CEO of Approach since 2015 and a Board member since 2012, brings extensive experience in IT transformation and cybersecurity. With a background at KPMG, Accenture, and Proximus, he holds an MSc in Electromechanical Engineering and multiple ICT certifications.
Portrait of Frank Staut, Board of Directors

Frank

Staut

Director

Frank Staut, Director of Approach, is a managing partner at InvestLink, a private investment company focusing on IT and tech. Co-founder and former CTO of SecureLink, Frank played a key role in its growth, leading to its acquisition by Orange in 2019. He holds an MSc in electricity-electronics.
Portrait of Bart Preneel, Board of Directors

Bart

Preneel

Director

Bart Preneel, Director of Approach, is a renowned cryptography expert and professor at KU Leuven. He has led multiple EU cybersecurity projects and serves on the boards of LSEC, the Cyber Security Coalition, and several startups.

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