Delft, Netherlands, 19 June, 2025 — We are glad to welcome Ivo Verlinden as our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
With a strong track record in financial leadership, Ivo Verlinden brings extensive experience in guiding high-growth technology companies through complex, global environments. His background includes senior roles at technology scale-ups and private equity- and venture capital-backed firms, where he has consistently driven value creation and operational performance.
Prior to joining Orbital Eye, Ivo Verlinden served as CEO and CFO at Triskelion, a contract research organisation specialising in the food, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at Capgemini Consulting and SHV Holdings. He holds Master’s degrees in Strategic Management and Finance & Control from Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Commenting on his new role, Ivo says:
"The fit with Orbital Eye felt natural from the start. I was impressed by the team’s vision, the open company culture, and the innovative spirit that drives the organisation. Working in a high-tech environment like Orbital Eye is both exciting and meaningful. I am confident that my experience will contribute to the ambitious growth plans ahead."
Sven van Haver, CEO of Orbital Eye, adds:
"This year marks an exciting phase in Orbital Eye’s global growth, as we accelerate our global scaling efforts and strengthen our market presence. We are gearing up for an upcoming funding round, which will be instrumental in expanding and reinforcing our leadership position."
"We are therefore delighted to welcome Ivo as CFO. His extensive expertise in strategy, financial processes, fundraising, and mergers & acquisitions, particularly in high-growth tech environments, will be invaluable. His pragmatic approach, analytical insight, and results-driven mindset are a perfect match for Orbital Eye’s culture and ambitions. We look forward to building the future of the company together."
With this appointment, Orbital Eye’s leadership team is now complete. In addition to Ivo Verlinden as CFO, the team include Sven van Haver (CEO), Arnaud van den Berg (CCO), Alexander Blauw (CTO), and Joaquim Rosa (COO).