Laurence Mathieu, CEO of NRB, has been named Leading ICT Lady 2026 by Data News.
This recognition highlights not only a professional career, but above all an ambition — an ambition firmly rooted in the realities, challenges and opportunities shaping our sector today: increasing competition, rapid technological acceleration, the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence, growing recruitment challenges and a geopolitical context that requires organizations to remain agile in their strategic decisions.
In this constantly evolving environment, Laurence Mathieu has been championing for more than 20 years a conviction that is sometimes considered disruptive in the digital sector: technology only makes sense when it serves society.
She advocates for a digital ecosystem that is sustainable, responsible and inclusive. She also works to break down silos within the sector by strengthening collaboration between companies, research centers, academia and start-ups, convinced that collective strength will enable us to address the technological challenges ahead.
“The major technological challenges we face today — whether in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity or digital sovereignty — cannot be addressed in isolation. They require a strong ecosystem built on collaboration between economic, academic and institutional stakeholders. By combining our expertise and talents, we can build a digital future that is innovative, responsible and value-creating for society.”
Laurence Mathieu, CEO of NRB
She also places the education and development of future generations at the heart of her commitment. NRB supports this ambition through strong partnerships with educational institutions and by regularly opening its doors to students to inspire them, raise awareness and help them understand the major technological transformations underway.
Laurence Mathieu also advocates for European technological sovereignty, based on strong local infrastructures and a regulatory framework that protects our democratic values. She promotes a technology that is useful, thoughtful and value-creating for both organizations and individuals, while contributing to the visibility and influence of Belgian expertise within a strong and competitive digital ecosystem.
This recognition also highlights the central role played by NRB’s 3,700 experts, who work alongside her every day. Together, they support public and private organizations in their digital transformation towards more agile, secure and sustainable models.
This award belongs to them as well.
