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Patrick De Smedt

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Chair at Node4
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Patrick De Smedt is an experienced chairman for technology companies like Node4 and RWS Holdings. He draws on a 23-year executive career at Microsoft, where he founded its Benelux operations and rose to Chairman of EMEA. He specializes in scaling technology businesses and guiding them through major strategic and AI-driven transitions.

Beyond his extensive board commitments, Patricks personal interests reportedly include skiing, caving, and strategic games. He recently transitioned from a chairman role at Bytes Technology Group to dedicate more time to his other professional and personal pursuits, indicating a focus on balancing his corporate responsibilities.

He was a pioneer at Microsoft Europe, personally founding the companys subsidiaries in both the Netherlands and Belgium during the 1980s.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Chair
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Scaling Tech Businesses
He has a significant track record of providing strategic oversight and governance to help scale technology businesses, guiding their long-term direction and UK expansion.
AI Strategy
His recent board appointments highlight his expertise in guiding companies through technology transitions, particularly in accelerating the adoption and growth of AI products and services.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Chair
Node4
9-2024
Chair
The Rent Company B.V.
7-2020
Chair
Bytes Technology Group plc
1-2020 - 12-2023
Chair
EMIS Group plc
5-2018 - 8-2023
Chair
Nasstar Holdings Ltd
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Education
1973 - 1977
Master of Science (MSc) in Business and Information Systems Engineering - Honorary Fellow
KU Leuven
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