Koen De Leeuw

Koen De Leeuw is the CEO and expedition leader of Element X, a specialized company that organizes wilderness expeditions for entrepreneurs. Based on his bilingual capabilities in English and Dutch, De Leeuw operates across international markets, providing high-end adventure experiences from conception to completion.

De Leeuw brings significant leadership experience from his background as a paracommando, where he developed the tactical and survival skills that now inform his expedition leadership capabilities. This military foundation provides him with the discipline, risk management expertise, and crisis leadership skills essential for managing complex wilderness operations.

As both CEO and expedition leader (expeditieleider in Dutch), De Leeuw takes a hands-on approach to his business operations. He personally leads expeditions while managing the strategic direction of Element X. His dual role demonstrates his commitment to maintaining direct involvement in the experiential aspects of his business while overseeing its growth and development.

De Leeuw has participated in "De Expeditie: Patagonië," demonstrating his experience in one of the world's most challenging wilderness environments. This expedition experience in Patagonia showcases his capability to operate in extreme conditions and manage complex logistical operations in remote locations.

Through Element X, De Leeuw focuses on delivering comprehensive, high-end wilderness experiences specifically designed for entrepreneurs. His approach emphasizes complete service delivery, handling all aspects of expedition planning and execution to provide clients with transformative outdoor experiences that combine adventure with business networking opportunities.

Koen De Leeuw was born December 27, 1993 in Edegem, Belgium and is a former Para Commando. He has been featured in 'De Expeditie: Patagonië' TV show and is described as 'The Belgian Bear Grylls'. Element X specializes in off-grid wilderness expeditions for entrepreneurs and high performers.

Full name	Koen De Leeuw
Role	CEO & expeditieleider
Organization	Element X
Country	Netherlands
Industry	Adventure Tourism
Specialties	Wilderness Expeditions · Adventure Tourism · Expedition Leadership · Risk Management · Entrepreneur Experiences
Languages	en, nl
Consulting rate	EUR 200 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

• Reisleider Koen (31) uit 'De Expeditie: Patagonië' bouwt wereldbedrijf met extreme reizen — Media Coverage (2026-04-13)
  BV's of CEO's, iedereen toont hier zijn ware aard - covers his expedition business that takes entrepreneurs and TV crews to remote locations.
• Koen De Leeuw keynote speaker at Joie de Vivre Expo — Event Announcement (2026-04-13)
  Koen De Leeuw will give a keynote full of value at the Joie de Vivre Expo.

• Koen De Leeuw - Element X LinkedIn Profile (LinkedIn)
• Koen De Leeuw - Co-Founder Element X LinkedIn (LinkedIn)
• Element X Meet the Team: Koen De Leeuw Instagram Post (Instagram)
• Koen de Leeuw Facebook Profile - Element X (Facebook)

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Joris Nachtergaele	Public Procurement Strategist | €500M+ in Awarded Contracts | Expert in Framework Agreements & Tender Strategy	Belgium	EUR 250/hr	en, fr, nl
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• Koen De Leeuw - Element X LinkedIn Profile
• Koen De Leeuw - Co-Founder Element X LinkedIn
• About Element X - Koen De Leeuw Profile
• Koen De Leeuw Expedition Leader & Co-founder Profile
• About Koen De Leeuw - The Belgian Bear Grylls
• Element X Meet the Team: Koen De Leeuw Instagram Post
• Koen de Leeuw Facebook Profile - Element X
• Element X Company Homepage

1. LinkedIn Profile - Koen De Leeuw Element X — accessed 2026-04-13
2. Element X Official Profile Page — accessed 2026-04-13
3. Element X About Page — accessed 2026-04-13
4. Element X Homepage — accessed 2026-04-13