Projective Group appoints Bart Claeys as Data Lead for Belgian market

Projective Group has welcomed a new senior expert to its team in Brussels, appointing Bart Claeys as its new Data Lead for the Belgian market.

Bart Claeys brings extensive experience in data management and transformation to Projective Group. Most recently at Swift, he served as Head of Data & Analytics Products. In that capacity, he played an important role in shaping Swift’s Data & Analytics portfolio strategy, driving its mission to become the instant, global network for cross‑border transactions.

Earlier in his 25-year career, he held multiple senior roles in data, analytics and AI. He spearheaded product innovation and go-to-market strategies and led large-scale transformation programmes modernising data platforms and integrating AI.

At Projective Group, he will lead the firm’s expertise in data and analytics and spearhead its expansion plans in the domain. He will also lead the firm’s portfolio of advanced data solutions for its clients in the financial services sector.

“Bart’s leadership in data has made a global impact,” said Mike Leerdam, Belgium Country Lead at Projective Group. “We’re delighted to welcome him to our team in Belgium. With his deep expertise in building robust data strategies and tools for complex, highly regulated environments, Bart is uniquely equipped to elevate our data ànd AI capabilities.”

“His experience will be invaluable in helping us scale impactful, insight-driven services for our clients in Belgium and across Europe.”