AllWaves Names New CEO as Belgian Wave Pool Tech Expands
AllWaves Names New CEO as Belgian Wave Pool Tech Expands
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Publish Date: 2026-03-20 04:50:00
Source Domain: wavepoolmag.com
Belgian wave pool technology AllWaves, the inverse Surf Lakes-style wave machine, burst onto the scene in 2024 with a demo facility adjacent to the country’s main surf beach in Knokke-Heist. The product launch in May of that year included visits from top European pros, Blair Conklin, and WavePoolMag. In September of the same year, the company introduced a new wave setting specifically targeting novice surfers and those experiencing their first surf sessions.
This week, the company announced management changes.
Founder Steven Nauwelaerts announced that he will step down from the CEO position and take on the role of Chief Technology Officer, where he will continue to tweak the engineering behind the company’s wave generation system. We did a podcast with Steven in which he explains how his background in harvesting wave power for green energy use applies to wave pools.
Lieven Decat has been appointed to the new role of CEO and will guide AllWaves through its next phase.
“I’m proud to pass the CEO role on to an experienced leader and to fully focus on technology in the role of Chief Technology Officer,” said Nauwelaerts. “Together, we share a clear vision for the future of AllWaves: combining advanced engineering with a strong global development strategy.”
Lieven’s background is in technology-driven businesses. He will focus on scaling the global deployment of AllWaves’ surf park technology.
Lleven Decat (left) and Steven Nauwelaerts of AllWaves. Image supplied.
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“When I founded AllWaves, the ambition was clear: to engineer a new generation of wave technology capable of delivering truly authentic surf experiences,” added Nauwelaerts. “Over the past years, this vision has led to the development of what I believe is one of the most advanced and efficient wave systems in the world, capable of producing powerful, high-quality surf waves with remarkable control and…
