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René Janssen

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CEO & Founder at Lepaya
📍 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

René is the CEO and founder of Lepaya, a platform designed to upskill workforces with essential human skills for the AI-enabled world. His vision stems from his time as an executive at e-commerce leader Lazada in Southeast Asia and as a strategy consultant at BCG. He holds MSc and BSc degrees, both cum laude, from Utrecht University.

Outside of his professional life, René has a demonstrated passion for architecture and sustainable renovation. He dedicated several years to a personal project involving the complete modernization and insulation of a protected, 100-year-old Amsterdam School style house, preserving its historical character while enhancing its livability.

Unique fact: His home renovation project was the first time a protected cityscape building in Amsterdam was insulated from the outside.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
CEO & Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Priorities

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Future of Work
He founded Lepaya to prepare professionals for a future where humans and AI collaborate, focusing on uniquely human skills that boost productivity and happiness.
Effective Leadership
His own experience as a CCO, CHRO, and CEO informs his belief that effective leadership, beyond frameworks or decks, is the ultimate differentiator for success.
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Career

Work history

1-2018
CEO & Founder
Lepaya
5-2016 - 12-2017
Executive Vice President of HR
Lazada Group
5-2014 - 4-2016
Chief Commercial Officer, Lazada Indonesia & Lazada Vietnam
Lazada Group
5-2014 - 12-2014
Managing Director Marketplace, Lazada Group
Lazada Group
2009 - 5-2014
Project Leader
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
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Media appearances

René Janssen, CEO & Founder of Lepaya: $85 Million Raised to .... Featured in Spotify
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René Janssen - Lepaya - Meet the Mavericks | Podcast on Spotify. Featured in Spotify
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Education
2007 - 2008
MSc (cum laude)
Utrecht University
2003 - 2006
BSc (cum laude)
University College Utrecht
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