Gouda, 3 June 2025 – Fouad El Youssoufi, CEO of ServerDirect, has been nominated for the Computable Awards 2025, one of the most prestigious honors in the Dutch IT sector. This nomination recognizes El Youssoufi as one of the ten most influential IT leaders in the Netherlands.

Computable has been the leading platform for IT professionals in the Netherlands for over fifty years. Each year, the Computable Awards are presented to individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on the industry. For the 2025 edition, no fewer than 56 nominations were submitted in the CxO category. A jury of 21 Computable experts evaluated the entries, after which the main jury selected the final top 10 based on various assessment criteria.

Recognition for Vision and Leadership

The jury praised El Youssoufi's leadership at ServerDirect, where he and his team have made significant strides in High Performance Computing and Digital Transformation. His broad strategic vision-focused on sustainable development, innovation, and collaboration within the sector-was especially commended.

He has consistently invested in sustainable technologies, innovative partnerships, and a multi-vendor approach that enables customers to build scalable and energy-efficient IT infrastructures. El Youssoufi is also known for his involvement in social developments in education and research. Through his continuous pursuit of improvement and innovation, he has positively influenced the entire sector.

Growth and Impact of ServerDirect

Under El Youssoufi’s leadership, ServerDirect has grown in recent years into a leading supplier of high-performance server and storage hardware. As a pure hardware specialist with a strong multi-vendor strategy, ServerDirect works directly with renowned manufacturers such as Supermicro, Dell, and HPE. This allows the company to deliver fully customized solutions for customers who demand maximum performance, reliability, and scalability.

ServerDirect operates in critical environments for organizations including SURF, TU Delft, Greenpeace, and TNO-each highly dependent on stable and scalable server infrastructures.

This recognition is a wonderful confirmation of the path we have taken as an organization,” said Fouad El Youssoufi. “Our full focus is on delivering custom server, storage, and network hardware. Thanks to our multi-vendor approach, direct lines with manufacturers, and deep technical expertise, we can respond quickly and flexibly to our clients' complex infrastructure needs. It is great to see this approach being recognized and appreciated by both our clients and the expert jury.

Public Voting and Announcement

Starting 16 June, the public voting for the Computable Awards 2025 will open. The public vote will account for 50% of the final outcome, with the remaining 50% determined by the jury. The winners of the Computable Awards 2025 will be announced on 18 November during the award ceremony at De Polar, Jaarbeurs Utrecht.

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