Free ICT Europe Foundation(FIE) is a not-for-profit foundation actively promoting the ICT Secondary Market within Europe. Our objective is to secure the right of ownership and the freedom for consumers and businesses alike to freely choose their providers to trade, maintain and repair by:
FREE ICT EUROPE aims to bring together the independent enterprise ICT aftermarket chain under the banner of "Freedom to Support, Repair and Resell". These organisations have been able to extend the life and improve the service to ICT assets while realising better value.
While we might bring together competition, the relationships we have are based on Trust and elevate to the level of Interest of the market as a whole. Affiliations are within our core market & beyond.
FIE is recognised as the European Representative for the IT aftermarket, representing companies active in Third Party Maintainance, Software Support, ICT Brokerage/Reselling, Spare Parts Suppliers, Used Software resellers, Rental and Leasing Companies.
Although many companies in this market are working well with each other on a daily basis, there is no united approach towards institutions and other organisations. To be heard one voice needs to be strong enough to inform bodies about our market and issues.
The market developments stimulate us to unite our common values & knowledge to become stronger, to defend the rights and interests of our customers, our businesses and Europe as a whole. Confidentiality is key.
As listed at all our communication we are registered in the EU transparancy register. When you are interested to receive our Financial Report, please use the Contact Form. Our donors receive a copy automatically.
A group of independent European IT services operators and CBE founded the creation of an alliance - Free ICT Europe Foundation.
With over 15 years working both in IBM directly and leading one of their most successful European Business Partners, Tomás understands the issues and dynamics at play in the rapidly changing ICT services landscape. Subsequently, Tomás has spent the last number of years building a business which is rapidly becoming a recognised global leader in the independent support of IBM software, Origina. Origina enables large organisation to enhance their software budgets through cost reduction in relation to software support they already have, as to enable them to obtain the technology they really need.
Tomás is a recognised thought leader and vocal member of the secondary ICT market. He both understands and is passionate about the importance of representation and co-operation to achieve common goals. A consistent advocate for the promotion of choice for large ICT users, he has been an avid campaigner against the lock-in practices that can dominate the ICT industry. These passions coupled with an informative and enlightening time with the SIA’s Advocacy Group, (which ultimately became Repair.org), Tomás then went on to help found Free ICT Europe Foundation in 2014.
Astrid is Techbuyer's Head of Sustainability, AI & Automation. Astrid Wynne is a chartered environmentalist and a full member of IEMA. Techbuyer is a global specialist in sustainable IT hardware provision with a specialism in data centre IT equipment such as servers, storage and networking.
Astrid is a subject matter expert in circular economy and wider sustainability issues such as energy efficiency, carbon footprints, environmental impact and ESG risk. She is a published author in multiple peer-reviewed journals on topics related to these issues, most recently in the IEEE Journal of Sustainable Computing (2020) and Elsevier Journal of Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems (2021).
Astrid also works with the data centre industry to increase circularity and sustainability with the adoption of heat reuse, more efficient material management, Net Zero plans and social impact assessments. She is Chair of the Sustainability Special Interest Group at the Data Centre Alliance and collated the first Sustainability Best Practice document for the association in 2022.”
Astrid joined the board of Free ICT Europe in 2018.
Change will continue to happen, influence matters. It is Jan’s drive to work on these changes; unite & represent SME’s, call for a fair market and participate in legislative processes to make the connection.
With cars becoming computers on wheels two main sectors in his career came together. Jan’s education has been in Automotive followed by a Bachelor in Business Administration and a master in Total Quality Management.
Since 2001 most of his time in the secondary IT market with roles in the organisations; Computer Brokers Exchange (CBE), the AscdiNatd and the Free ICT Europe Foundation. Since 2016 Jan works part-time for Free ICT Europe, next to his consultancy activities.
Jan has worked for large businesses and SME’s. As advisor and analyst he was involved in M&A projects, business development and creating strategic change. For Free ICT Europe he takes the lead in participation of EU projects, key contact for alliance partners and responsible for daily operations.
Dan has been supportive to FreeICT for a long time and become a Board Member in 2025. He is a lawyer, specialising in highlighting the critical junctures or conflicts catalysed by the explosive growth of tech and the international high seas of cyberspace.
Dan is founder of Cabinet Shefet, is a leading international lawyer and a fierce advocate for digital rights and accountability. Best known for his landmark legal victory against Google, he set a precedent for the "right to be forgotten" in Europe, forcing tech giants to respect individual privacy online. As the founder of the Association for Accountability and Internet Democracy (AAID), he also works to introduce legal accountability in the digital space.
With decades of expertise in Intellectual Property, IT, and Competition Law, Dan advises governments and global institutions on online content regulation and digital governance, shaping the future of internet law.
As the Community Manager and Fundraiser for Free ICT Europe, Mascha plays a vital role in fostering engagement and building strong relationships within the ICT community. Dedicated to the organization's core principles, she actively promotes user rights and sustainable practices, ensuring open dialogue and collaboration. She has experience in IT Support and extending the life-cycle of products is a personal priority. Mascha is passionate about connecting individuals and businesses with the resources and information needed to navigate the ICT Aftermarket topics towards policy makers; creating legislative embedded (greater) freedom and choice, echoing Free ICT Europe's commitment to transparency, serviceability, and fair practices.
Are you an ICT Secondary Market provider?
Then please join our alliance, as we need your help to raise our voice.
FIE has become a serious partner in Brussels, please join the alliance, so that we can continue to expand our reach and gain more attention representing businesses like yours.
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