The impact of emerging technologies on leadership and organisations | Insights from Google Cloud, Microsoft, Oracle Netherlands & VMware
June 15, 2023
Digitalisation has a profound impact on organisations and changes the way CEOs and executives lead their companies. However, the pace of technological change is dizzying and this pace will continue to accelerate. Keeping up with these technological developments is necessary to remain competitive, but extremely challenging. Therefore we offer the unique opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with four country leaders of the largest technology providers in the Netherlands. In a panel discussion, they will shine a light on the emerging technologies and how they can impact your organisation and boardroom decisions.
Are you interested? Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the executives from Google Cloud, Oracle Netherlands, Microsoft and VMware, and to have an in-depth conversation with 15 other executives. You are most welcome to join!
- Small scaled peer session
- Open dialogue by means of the Chatham House Rule
Joris Schoonis, Google Cloud
Wilfred Scholman, Oracle Netherlands
Erik de Geus, VMware
Rob Elsinga, Microsoft
speaker
Joris Schoonis
Managing Director Benelux
Joris has over twenty years of experience in the tech sector. Prior to joining Google Cloud, he was Vice President EMEA at MessageBird. He also held several leadership positions at Oracle and Salesforce. His experience spans multiple market segments, including large organisations and emerging markets.
Company
Google Cloud
speaker
Wilfred Scholman
Country Leader
Wilfred Scholman started in June 2018 as director of Oracle Netherlands. He knows the company inside out and has worked in various roles for Oracle for nearly 20 years. He started when Oracle acquired Tinoway, a provider of mobile field services, in 1999. After several years of commuting between the US and the Netherlands, Scholman decided to settle in the Netherlands. He also heads the Technology Sales business unit within Oracle Netherlands
Company
Oracle Netherlands
speaker
Erik de Geus
Senior Regional Director Benelux
Erik de Geus is Senior Regional Director Benelux at VMware. In this position, he is responsible for the management, business operations and strategic planning of VMware in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Erik has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and joined VMware in 2010. Erik studied Technical Business Administration at the University of Applied Sciences in Delft. In his spare time, he likes being active and he is an avid skier, snowboarder, runner, tennis player and cyclist
Company
VMware
speaker
Rob Elsinga
National Technology Officer
In his role as National Technology Officer (NTO) for Microsoft in the Netherlands, Rob focuses on the possibilities and impact of innovative technologies on society, customers, and partners. Emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, digital identities, digital sovereignty, climate, and Quantum Computing offer great opportunities, but they also require vision, responsibility, and regulations. As a member of the Dutch leadership team, Rob is responsible for innovation, sustainability, and AI & ethics.
In his role, he collaborates with customers, government, research institutions, universities, standardization bodies, and umbrella organizations.
Company
Microsoft
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Topic
During this Vision Dinner, we will discuss the impact of emerging technologies on leadership and organisations.
Program
Location: Nyenrode Business University, Breukelen
17:30 | Start program (including presentation, discussion and a 3-course dinner)
20:30 | End of formal program, opportunity for informal networking
Audience
For Board Members and Executives
Main language
English
Conditions
- Participants have to meet the previously described target audience.
- If applicable, our partners will be presented with every application.
- During all our sessions, the Chatham House Rule applies. This means that the participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed. This means that no report, no photos and no recordings are made of the meeting. The presentation will also not be distributed to the participants afterwards.
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