Former marketing executive of Staples Europe to lead Leaseweb’s global marketing and communication activities.
Leaseweb Global, a leading hosting and cloud services company, announced that Ronald Haasert is joining its global management team as chief marketing officer (CMO), effective June 1.
Haasert brings an impressive track record of leading global digital transformations in the retail and e-commerce sectors. Prior to joining Leaseweb, he was CMO at Staples where he helped drive double-digit growth in EBITDA through the optimization of its European marketing and merchandising organizations. He also held previous leadership roles in both marketing and operations at Dutch retailer Bruna and Bruna.nl.
“As Leaseweb’s business continues to grow, we are focused on adding top talent to our team and are pleased to welcome Ronald to lead our marketing and communication efforts,” said Con Zwinkels, founder and CEO of Leaseweb Global. “One of our core values has always been to treat customers as partners and work with them on creating solutions that meet their unique needs. This has been a hallmark of Ronald’s career, and we look forward to his contributions and expertise as a key member of our global management team.”
Haasert has over a decade of international experience across Europe and the U.S. that includes posts in Amsterdam, Lisbon, Paris, Milan, Stuttgart and Boston. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom and serves on the Advisory Board at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, The Netherlands, where he gives his time to mentoring international students and strengthening the connection between the university and the business community.
“Leaseweb empowers thousands of businesses globally by connecting them with the right technology, and I am excited for the opportunity to further build a world-class brand and support its next stage of growth,” said Haasert. “I also share Leaseweb’s passion for the customer and will continue to drive its vision to deliver the best experience in the industry.”
Strength & Strategy: Powering America's Industrial Comeback
From tradition to transformation Sequoia Brass & Copper has stood for excellence in American manufacturing. In this episode, we sit down with Kim MacFarlane, President of Sequoia Brass & Copper, to hear the inspiring story of a family-owned company founded by her father, built on craftsmanship, trust, and a relentless commitment to quality. Kim shares how she’s guided the company through the challenges of modern industry while honoring its heritage, and how the next chapter will be carried forward by her son Kyle. This is more than a story of brass and copper; it’s about resilience, innovation, and the enduring strength of family legacy. If you’ve ever wondered how tradition can meet the demands of today’s industry hit play and be inspired.
Get In Touch
Google news and SEO compliant, Industry Today’s state-of-the-art digital media platform offers bespoke media campaigns that target key decision makers and buyers to achieve your marketing and promotional goals.
Contribute
Showcase your brand and promote your business to our highly targeted audience. We offer detailed Google Analytics with measurable ROI to assure success. Submit your content for review by our Editorial team who will contact you to discuss the project further.
About Us
Reach Your Targeted Audience and Grow Your Business. Learn more About Industry Today.
Contact Us
© 2025 Industry today. All Rights reserved.
