The Collective, a premier cybersecurity specialist, is proud to announce the appointment of Tim De Keukelaere as Lead of Managed Endpoint Services.
Tim joins the team with over 25 years of experience in endpoint management and security. Most recently, he served as a Senior Workplace Consultant for a player in the energy sector, where he led the global rollout of modern device management and implemented Zero Trust principles and security baselines across their global endpoint landscape. Throughout his career, Tim has acted as a strategic architect for major organizations across different sectors including banking and Pharma.
A highly respected figure in the Microsoft ecosystem, Tim has been recognized as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Enterprise Mobility and Client Management since 2014.
In his new role, Tim will oversee The Collective’s Managed Endpoint Services (MES), ensuring clients benefit from proactive device management, security compliance, and seamless application delivery across their entire device fleet. As a specialist pillar, the MES team sits within The Collective’s broader Managed Services organization, reporting to Thijs Lecomte, who continues to oversee the strategic direction of our overall managed services portfolio.
Michael Van Horenbeeck, CEO of The Collective, welcomed the new team lead: “At The Collective, we have a very specific mindset, driven by quality, experience, expertise, and always seeking how the latest (Microsoft) technologies can benefit our customers. Tim joining our team reinforces that mindset. With many years of experience, a deep knowledge of Intune and endpoint management, Tim is the perfect candidate to spearhead our Endpoint Security management services.”
About Tim De Keukelaere
Tim is an expert in Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Beyond his technical roles, he is a prominent Community Leader and speaker, having presented at global conferences for over a decade. Throughout his career, Tim has worked with global enterprises across multiple industries, helping them design and implement secure, scalable workplace environments. He co-founded and serves as a board member of the MC2MC Microsoft community in Belgium
About The Collective
The Collective, now part of the VanRoey group, is a leading cybersecurity company specializing in Microsoft technologies. As a recognized Microsoft Solutions Partner, the organization combines deep technical expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, endpoint management, and cloud infrastructure with strategic insight to help organizations strengthen their security posture and prepare for future threats. Craftsmanship is embedded in The Collective’s DNA. The team consists of cybersecurity experts and includes several Microsoft Valuable Professionals (MVPs) who are recognized in their respective domains as top-level experts. For more information visit thecollective.eu