Francis van Peer

Francis van Peer is an experienced Technical Sales Engineer specializing in automation solutions for covered horticulture, currently working at Ridder Group since September 2014. Responsibilities include calculating complex solutions for climate control, irrigation, disinfection systems, and management systems. Additionally, Francis has served on the works council at Ridder Growing Solutions, where key contributions included negotiating improved travel reimbursements and additional leave days, as well as providing advice during organizational changes. Prior to Ridder Group, Francis held multiple roles, including Technical Sales Engineer, Custom Engineer/Trainer, and Account Manager at HortiMaX, contributing to the development and implementation of labor registration systems in horticulture. Francis also gained experience at PB-Systems as a network administrator and at Hunter Douglas as a mechanical operator. Educational qualifications include certifications in MCSE and VAPRO, along with a background in higher scientific education and general secondary education.