Arnoud Haverlag steps down as CEO of Amsterdam’s BYBORRE after 8-year tenure

Arnoud Haverlag, the CEO of BYBORRE, a textile innovation company, on Thursday, announced his decision to step down from his post, effective July 31st, through a LinkedIn post. 

In his post, Haverlag reminisces about his eight-year tenure with the company and calls it “an incredible adventure and an unforgettable journey.” 

“I take pride in our humble contribution we have made so far to shifting the consciousness and mindset within the textile industry. However, there is still much work to be done, and it will require the continuous effort of challenging brands, designers, suppliers, consumers, and, equally important, ourselves,” he says. 

He further adds, “Throughout our journey, we have faced countless challenges and obstacles in our pursuit of real change. It is undeniable that at times this rollercoaster ride, while simultaneously raising a family with three young kids, has had its impact on my personal well-being and that of my family, mentally and physically.”

Earlier this year, in February, the Amsterdam-based company raised €16.9M in a Series B round of funding led by Invest-NL and VP Capital. 

With the decision to step down, Arnoud Haverlag expressed willingness to take a step back and seize the opportunity to recharge and recalibrate his plans for the future.

BYBORRE: What you need to know

Borre Akkersdijk and Arnoud Haverlag founded BYBORRE in 2015 to offer the opportunity to develop better and more responsible textiles for everyday products.

BYBORRE is a textile studio working on aesthetics, functionality, technology, and material research. 

The company aims to improve the entire textile creation cycle and production processes worldwide by inviting other brands to work with the platform and discover new ways to create quality, custom, and sustainable textiles. 

The company’s Textile Development Kit allows designers, artists, and creators to use its sustainable building blocks, industry innovations, and creative tools to twist textiles into their own aesthetic, requirements, and style.

To date, the company has signed strategic partnerships with market leaders such as The Woolmark Company, Mayer & Cie, Santoni, Avery Dennison, and Indorama, and training institutes such as Parsons, Fashion Institute of Technology, and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.