Jade Duys
Managing Director/Cluster Manager
divirsiti Group
Jade Duys (°1986) is a Cluster Manager at divirsiti (De Cronos Groep), responsible for a cluster of 50 companies with 1.000 employees and 130 million in yearly revenue. She has held this position since 2021 and has significantly contributed to the cluster’s growth and success. Prior to joining De Cronos Groep, Jade gained management experience at The Reference, where she held a leading role before the age of 30.
Accomplishments
Jade has achieved a C-level position within De Cronos Groep and has led her cluster to achieve double-digit revenue growth and one of the best EBT numbers compared to other clusters. She has introduced a new, more hands-on approach to cluster management that prioritizes common values and provides personalized support to each company.
Diversity
Jade champions diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability in the workplace. She fosters a safe and empowering environment that values uniqueness and promotes long-term impact. She actively searches for and onboards female leaders, particularly those focusing on new ICT domains or areas that complement existing companies within the cluster.
Ambitions
Jade aims to continue facilitating sustainable business practices by supporting leaders and entrepreneurs. She embodies supportive leadership through open communication, active listening, sustainable choices, authenticity, decisiveness, and responsibility. She plans to further expand her cluster with carefully considered leaders and initiatives, focusing on new ICT domains and complementary areas like behavioral change management and culture transformation.
Leadership
Jade believes in humble and impactful leadership. She prioritizes the needs of her team and the companies she supports, fostering an environment of growth and collaboration. She leads by example, demonstrating the power of supportive and empowering leadership.
Why she could win
Jade’s exceptional leadership skills, demonstrated through her successful management of a large cluster of companies and her commitment to diversity and sustainability, make her a strong contender. Her focus on empowering others and creating a thriving work environment highlights her potential as a leading figure in the ICT industry.