Bartje Van Gastel
Position: CEO, Shiftbox
Contact: bartje.vangastel@shiftbox.io – +32 499 34 36 99
Expertise & core competencies
TCO analysis & cost management of fleets
Bartje has built expertise in the automotive sector since the beginning of his career and has performed numerous TCO calculations for both private individuals and businesses. He takes into account purchase costs, residual value, fuel consumption, operating costs, tax benefits, and operating costs.
Strategic mobility planning & mobility policy
With Shiftbox, he guides companies in developing future-proof mobility strategies, based on a broad mobility vision: car fleet, mobility budget, bicycles, electric mobility and other alternatives.
Fleet and mobility consultancy
Under his leadership, Shiftbox provides advice, fleet management, mobility policies and implementation of mobility budgets fully tailored to customer needs.
Innovation & sustainable mobility
He is a strong advocate of sustainable and future-oriented mobility, including electric driving, hydrogen, multimodality and smart mobility mixes.
Entrepreneurship & growth
Since founding Shiftbox (formerly TCOFLEET) in 2019, he has expanded the company with new employees, an IT team, an advisory board and a clear positioning as an expert in the Belgian mobility market.
Shiftbox under his leadership
Founded: 2019
Focus: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), mobility advice, mobility budget, fleet and mobility management
Services & Tools: Total cost of ownership (TCO) calculations, customized mobility policies, fleet management, implementation of mobility budgets, and software tools such as Mobility Calculator and Mobility Buddy for managing mobility pools.
Market position: Shiftbox has built a strong reputation in Belgium and collaborates with international partners.
Vision & Philosophy
For Bartje, mobility means much more than just the car. Mobility is about getting from A to B smoothly using a smart mix of transport modes, tailored to cost, sustainability, and user profile.
Each strategy is tailored to the organization and its employees, with attention to taxation, cost efficiency and ecology.
