Management team

Successful innovation and high-quality services would never be possible without strong, open and trust-based leadership. This is achieved by our exceptional management team, comprising the Executive Board – Elias Apel, Joris van Leeuwen, Elena Aubell and Kevin Smith – and the various managing directors of our international subsidiaries. They are all experts in their respective fields, working passionately to advance LucaNet’s global success.

Get to know the LucaNet management team and see for yourself.

Executive Board

Elias Apel
Elias Apel

Chief Executive Officer

Joris van Leeuwen

Chief Revenue Officer

Elena Aubell
Elena Aubell

Chief Operations Officer

Kevin Smith

Chief Technology Officer

Regional Head

Rui Yuan

Regional Head

Vita

Rui Yuan graduated in Information Science and Risk Management at the Zhejiang University in China and obtained an MBA degree from IESE Business School. Prior to LucaNet, she worked in the fields of Project Finance and Structured Finance in North and Latin America. At LucaNet, Rui has managed a variety of projects in different companies, from international listed companies to agile startups. Rui Yuan has extensive knowledge in business, finance and IT and is also a certified CFA with professional project management skills. Her specialty is designing efficient digital transformation projects, business development, and strategic planning.