Bert Konings

Bert Konings has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Bert has held various leadership roles in companies such as HMS Networks, Gradyent, Yokogawa, Emerson, Valmet Automation, and Shell Nederland Chemie B.V.

At HMS Networks, they worked as the Business Line Director for Anybus Diagnostics. Prior to that, they owned their own consultancy firm called Bert Konings Marketing & Sales Strategy Consultancy. In this role, they provided senior advisory services to companies in need of assistance.

At Gradyent, they served as the Director GTM - Industrial, where they connected with the industry and raised awareness about energy-saving opportunities through AI-driven Digital Twin Technology.

During their time at Yokogawa, Bert held the positions of Executive Director of New Business Development and Director of Marketing for Yokogawa Europe. In these roles, they provided leadership, managed P&L, and implemented strategic marketing initiatives to drive business growth and generate leads using digital marketing strategies.

At Emerson, Bert held multiple positions, including Leading the Emerson Automation Solutions European Digital Council, Director of Marketing for Measurement & Analytical EU + CIS, Director of Sales for Rosemount EU + CIS, and Director of Marketing & Project Pursuit for Micro Motion EU + CIS. In these roles, they played key roles in driving digital transformation, developing marketing strategies, managing sales efforts, and building strong relationships within the industry.

Before their time at Emerson, Bert worked at Valmet Automation as an Instrument Consultant, covering industries such as Chemical, Petrochem, Oil & Gas, and Food & Beverage.

Prior to that, they began their career at Shell Nederland Chemie B.V. as an M&R Instrument Engineer.

Bert Konings' education history includes completing various programs and degrees in business administration and management, finance, talent management, marketing, and leadership. In 2020, Bert graduated from the Yokogawa Leadership Academy with a degree in Business Administration and Management in Yokogawa. From 2011 to 2014, Bert attended Washington University in St. Louis, where they pursued the Global Leadership Program (ELP class XIX) with a focus on finance, M&A, talent management, and other related topics. In 2010 to 2011, Bert participated in the Emerson Leadership Program (Europe), specifically the Emerson European Leadership Program (eELP), studying various aspects of the company. In 2009, Bert briefly studied Industrial Strength Marketing at Northwestern University. Finally, from 2004 to 2006, Bert obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Liverpool, specializing in the dilemma of corporate culture, marketing, and change management.