Our board members

The BSSA board consists of a team of three individuals, all of whom are active in the self-storage sector.

Lennert De bruyn

Lennert De bruyn

Chairman

Lennert is the founder and manager of Storo, a pioneer in digital self-storage in Belgium. Thanks to his innovative approach and collaboration with investment partner Mitiska REIM, Storo is growing rapidly with branches throughout Flanders. Lennert brings a fresh, digital vision to self-storage, combined with hands-on experience in expansion, real estate and customer-focused automation. His leadership is helping to modernise the sector and make it future-proof.

Thibaut Schollaert

Thibaut Schollaert

Vice-Chairman

Thibaut represents the sixth generation of the Schollaert Removals & Storage family business, which has been operating in Ghent since 1883. The company specialises in removals, furniture storage and self-storage, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. He combines tradition with innovation. His experience in logistics, digitisation and sustainable mobility makes him a bridge between traditional removal services and modern storage solutions.

Emily Verkeyn

Emily Verkeyn

Secretary-General

Emily Verkeyn is the manager of Flexoo Self Storage on the Belgian coast. With her marketing and communication experience, she positions Flexoo as a modern, customer-focused player. Her focus is on transparent communication, user-friendly technology and a personal approach, which means she is committed to convenience, trust and flexibility for the customer. With her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, she wants to contribute to a more professional, accessible and future-oriented sector.