Jacques Platieau holds a degree in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from the University of Mons-Hainnaut, Belgium.
Mr. Platieau began his career at IBM Belgium in the Telecommunications division as System & Sales Engineer. From 1990 to 1994 he was Client Executive for major international clients.
In 1995, Jacques became SWG Sales Manager Belgium/Luxembourg and in 1997 SWG Executive for Belgium/Luxembourg. In 1998, he had in parallel the lead of the Software Group at IBM France as Sales Director.
In July 2002, Mr Platieau became Director of the Data Management and Business Intelligence System for the West region.
In July 2003, he joined the Business Consulting practice of IBM as Practice Area Leader for the Industrial Section and in April 2005 became General Manager of IBM Global Business Services for Belgium/Luxembourg.
Since July 2005, Mr Platieau has been General Manager of IBM Global Business Services for the Benelux.
On April 6th 2010, Mr. Platieau was named Country General Manager for IBM Belgium/luxembourg and Sector Leader Benelux.
Mr Platieau was born in 1959, is married and has 2 children