Youri Van der Zwalmen
Youri Van der Zwalmen is a Ghent-based entrepreneur who co-founded Peripass in 2016, a yard management software platform operating in 13 countries with EUR 7.5M raised in February 2024.
Van der Zwalmen co-founded Peripass in 2016 in Ghent alongside Leander Naessens. The platform digitizes truck movements and logistics site operations at warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing sites, replacing manual workflows with automated digital processes. Peripass generates more than 75% of its revenue outside Belgium, targets equipping 1,000 sites by 2030, and secured EUR 7.5M in funding led by Welvaartfonds in February 2024.
Career
Roles
- G4S#614factoryExternal PMOOct 2025 – Present
- G4S#614factoryExternal Project LeadJun 2023 – Present
PeripassCo-founder & InvestorSep 2017 – Present
- Copilr StudioFounderSep 2022 – Mar 2026
- QuaresBusiness Unit DirectorFeb 2015 – Nov 2017
- Oryx Projects nvDirector Business DevelopmentMay 2011 – Feb 2015
- PSR Brownfield DevelopersHead of Business DevelopmentJul 2007 – Apr 2011
- Foruminvest GroupDevelopment ManagerSep 2005 – Jun 2007
- Vastned RetailAsset ManagerMar 2001 – Sep 2005
- KBC Bank & Verzekering#10factoryAdvisor Mortgages & Loans | Management TraineeJul 1998 – Feb 2001
Education
Harvard Business School#46schoolLeading Professional Service Firms2017 - 2017
University of Antwerp#5schoolExpert class - Master in Real Estate2004 - 2008
Arteveldehogeschool#20schoolBusiness Administration, Marketing Management1995 - 1998
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