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Gasunie Appoints Bart Leenders as CTO

At a glance
  • Bart Leenders joins Gasunie as CTO on November 1, 2025.
  • He has a four-year term on the Executive Board.
  • Leenders previously held roles at Neste, focusing on sustainable fuels.
  • He studied mechanical engineering at Delft University of Technology.

Appointment

Bart Leenders will join Gasunie’s Executive Board as Chief Technical Officer (CTO) on November 1, 2025. His appointment is for a four-year term.

Background

Leenders has held various international positions at Neste, a leader in sustainable fuels, including Executive Vice President of Technology and Projects.

Education and Roles

He studied mechanical engineering at Delft University of Technology and completed management modules at IMD in Switzerland. Leenders also serves in advisory and board roles, such as Chair of the Dutch Association for Sustainable Biofuels and board member of Deltalinqs.