"Shoot for the moon, even if you fail,
you will land amongst the stars!"
About Artie Debidien
Artie Debidien - Owner FRWRD | Interim CIO/CTO/COO | Supervisory Board Member | Speaker & Mentor
Artie Debidien is an accomplished interim CIO/CTO/COO and a trusted supervisory board member with extensive experience in driving digital transformation, innovation, and operational efficiency across multiple industries. With a background leading high-impact teams at global, multi country or Dutch organizations such as KPN, NN Group, NIBC Bank, Knab, Aegon Netherlands, ConQuaestor Consulting, Dell Netherlands, Dexia Bank, Bank Labouchere, Delta Lloyd Bank, Randstad Holding. Artie has successfully guided businesses through complex technological and strategic shifts.
She started at home as a young girl playing and building with computers and software and took the opportunity to advance her career around Technology, Digital, and Innovation. She has always believed in the motto: “Shoot for the moon, even if you fail, you will land amongst the stars!” This life philosophy embodies her approach to leadership, innovation, and personal growth. It reflects her drive to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and inspire others to pursue ambitious goals, knowing that even in setbacks, there are valuable lessons and opportunities for progress.
As the founder of FRWRD, Artie is dedicated to helping organizations and leaders unlock their full potential by leveraging technology, innovation, and digital strategies. Her work centers on empowering businesses to move forward—embracing change, fostering growth, and breaking free from the status quo.
Named among the Top 50 Next Board Members (2024) and the Top 30 Most Inclusive Leaders (2021), Artie is known for her inclusive leadership style and forward-thinking approach to diversity, inclusion, and governance.
Artie is also a guest lecturer at Erasmus University and a sought-after speaker on topics ranging from digital transformation to leadership in the boardroom. Her commitment to progress and innovation shines through in all of her work, making her a trusted advisor to executives and organizations around the world.
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