Felix Van de Maele is the CEO and Co-founder of Collibra, a company specializing in data management, data governance, and data intelligence. With a background in computer science and software engineering, he has led Collibra to over eight years of record growth and industry leadership, earning him the title of ICT Personality of the Year by DataNews in 2017.
Who is the CEO of Collibra?
Felix Van de Maele, CEO and Co-founder of Collibra, has an extensive background in computer science and software engineering. As the CEO of Collibra, he has led the company to over eight years of record growth and industry leadership, and in 2017, he was named the ICT Personality of the Year by DataNews.
Felix envisions a new approach to data management, centered around a single system of engagement for data, which aims to deliver trusted data to all users across all use cases and sources. His vision has been influenced by the evolution of the data ecosystem, including the rise of big data, AI, cloud computing, and the emergence of data-centric roles in organizations.
Work History
- Founder and CEO at Collibra from May 2008 to present
- Board advisor at Guardsquare from March 2019 to present
- Fellow van de Hogenheuvelcollege at KU Leuven from October 2013 to present
- Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel from March 2007 to August 2007
Education History
Felix Van de Maele's educational background is diverse and extensive, spanning multiple institutions and disciplines. He earned a Master in Applied Computer Science from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 2006, followed by a Master of Science in Computer Science from both the Universidad Nacional de La Plata and the Ecole des Mines de Nantes in 2007. In addition to his computer science education, Felix also holds a Master in General Management from the Vlerick Business School, which he completed in 2008, further broadening his expertise in management and economics.
When did Felix Van de Maele join Collibra?
Felix Van de Maele founded Collibra in May 2008 and has been serving as its CEO since the company's inception. As the founder and CEO, he has been leading Collibra for over 13 years, guiding the company through significant growth and industry leadership.