Leyla Willems-Altindis appointed new general director of SD Worx Netherlands
April 7, 2025
SD Worx Netherlands announces the appointment of Leyla Willems-Altindis as Managing Director effective 1 April 2025. She succeeds Mark Bloem, who is stepping down from the company after almost 30 years.
With the appointment of Leyla Willems-Altindis, SD Worx is consciously opting for continuity and innovation. Leyla has been with SD Worx since 2008 and has held various key roles within the organisation, including HR consultant, Team Manager, Project Manager and Director of Customer Excellence. In those years, she has become a familiar face within both the Dutch and international organisation and has built up in-depth knowledge of the HR sector and client needs.
As Managing Director, Leyla will have a strategically crucial role within SD Worx Netherlands. Her focus will be on further strengthening the market position, connecting people and teams and giving direction to the growth ambitions of the organisation. She will also work closely with the international SD Worx organisation to further drive synergy and innovation.
“Leyla's appointment marks a special moment for SD Worx,” says Mark Bloem, outgoing director. “Not only because she is taking over after a wonderful period of growth, but more importantly because she symbolises the future. Her energy, experience and vision fit seamlessly with the ambitions we have as an organisation.”
SD Worx Netherlands is on the eve of the next growth phase, in which customer focus, digitalisation and international cooperation will be central. Among other things, Leyla will play a leading role in further developing innovative HR services and realising strategic initiatives that contribute to sustainable growth.
Leyla enthusiastically looks forward to her new role: “I am proud of this step and look forward to continuing to build, together with our colleagues and partners, a strong, agile and people-oriented SD Worx. We are on a solid foundation, with a clear direction and plenty of opportunities to make even more impact for our clients and employees.”
Leyla has already been working closely with Mark to ensure a smooth transfer and ensure continuity within the organisation.
About SD Worx
SD Worx is the leading European HR, Pay and Time partner, helping organisations run the essential processes that employers and their people rely on every day, from paying employees correctly to managing time, data and compliance across the employee lifecycle.
As the backbone of work, SD Worx brings together technology, expertise and service delivery in one integrated solution. This allows organisations across Europe to manage HR, Pay and Time in a consistent and reliable way, supported by local knowledge in each market and a strong European presence. The solutions create room to grow and are designed to support day-to-day operations, giving organisations confidence.
SD Worx supports more than 100,000 organisations, pays over 6 million employees each month and achieved revenues of EUR 1.3 billion in 2025.
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