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| Robert
Bleekrode |
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| Allow me to
introduce myself … |
| I was born and bread
in Australia. Quite unexpectedly my Dutch parents had to return
to Holland in 1957. And so as a 15 year old youth I arrived
in an alien environment. Quite soon I could speak Dutch. Understand
the Dutch culture took much longer.
My strong interest in technology resulted in a study of
electrical engineering at Delft University. But, as the years
passed, my fascination for human element in systems and organisations
has grown.
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| Career |
| After my academic
study I was called up for military service in the Royal Dutch
Navy. I was put to work as manager of a team developing software
for new warships (the GW- frigates). We designed and wrote
the code from the bottom up. We were also responsible for the
systems engineering of the entire command and control system.
The job was so fascinating and stimulating. I stayed on as
a civilian.
In 1974 I was invited to work for the Port of Rotterdam
to build a new traffic management system (VTS). The job included
putting in a new system, renovating the operational organisation
and introducing new procedures. After 20 years of operation
the VTS is still the world’s most advanced.
From 1986 to 2000 I worked for KPN, the major Dutch telecommunications
company (SMP). I started there as the marketing manager for
Transport and Telemarketing. I was responsible for shifting
focus from products to markets. Later I set up a KPN subsidiary
for service provision in the Netherlands Antilles. I spent
my final years at KPN as a problem solver.
I left KPN in October 2000 and set up my own company, Renmark,
to work as an independent party.
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| What I like
to do |
The objective of
Renmark is: implementation of communication. My preference
is working in situations where I can achieve consensus and
synergy at the cross section of organisation and technology.
In complex and diffuse situation I can:
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Quickly identify the true cause of problems
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Develop a solution that is acceptable at all levels
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Inspire groups
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Create synergy
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Ensure that focus is maintained during implementation
In my experience technical skills are usually available
within an organisation. It is the ability understand the
true cause of problems and develop broadly accepted solutions
that is scarce. This is where I offer my services. I enjoy
functioning in two fields: as an interim manager in situations
where the organisation and the processes must change in combination
with the introduction of modern technology; but also as the
manager responsible for complex and multi disciplinary projects.
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| My other interests
and hobbies |
| I have always made
sure that I could spend time on my three passions: photography,
travel and scuba diving. In photography I specialise in audio-visuals,
in which cross fading images and music are very evocative.
My travels with my wife Wil result from my interest in other
cultures and people who live under differing circumstances.
When diving, usually together with my daughter Wendy, one enters
new and fascinating worlds. |
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