About

Dries De Coster founded Kuraga after leaving his role at The Access Group in 2023. He is an accomplished business development and commercial growth leader in the B2B SaaS world, exiting a business which grew its market capitalization from £225m to an astounding £9.2bn. 
 

Having held commercial leadership positions at SAP, Advanced and Thomsons Online Benefits, Dries joined Access in 2017 as employee number one for the hospitality software division before taking similar roles within the Group's strategic accounts, legal software and recruitment software divisions. 
 

His involvement in such an extraordinary growth journey, alongside his previous commercial accomplishments, showcase Dries' strategic prowess, leadership capabilities, and unwavering dedication to driving results.
 

Dries has a genuine passion for fostering strong and sustainable growth within organizations. He understands the intricacies of building winning teams and cultivating a culture that breeds success.
 

By taking an outside-in view, Dries collaborates closely with leadership and key stakeholders to chart a strategic path for prosperity. His insights and ability to navigate complexities are instrumental in driving increased revenue and improved EBITDA.
 

Dries possesses a deep understanding of go-to-market strategies and the commercial drivers that fuel success. He has successfully aided the identification and integration of multiple acquired businesses and knows how to maximize shareholder return through to exit or (re)investment.
 

His leadership capabilities and strategic insights are further underscored by the various board positions he has held. 
 

If you are seeking a visionary business leader who has achieved remarkable growth and can guide your organization to similar heights, Dries is the ideal partner.