Riwal
Maarten Merkens is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in managing IT operations, infrastructure, and consultancy. Currently serving as Manager IT Operations at Riwal since December 2021, Maarten oversees global IT operations, including applications, infrastructure, and service desk management, as well as IT outsourcing to CGI. Prior experience includes roles as Information Technology Manager at Ducor Petrochemicals BV, IT Manager at Hertel Nederland, and Global Business IT Manager at Lely Industries NV, where notable projects encompassed architectural redesigns, virtualization initiatives, and transitioning to Office 365. Maarten also possesses a strong background in project management and operational excellence across various IT roles in organizations like Centric, Brunel, and Orange. Maarten holds a BS in Marketing and Communication from Inholland University of Applied Sciences.
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Riwal
Riwal is a leading specialist in the area of working safely and efficiently at heights. With local offices in 16 countries across Europe, Middle East and India, offering 20.000 aerial work platforms, forklifts and telehandlers, Riwal is one of the major rental and sales companies in the world of powered access. Working at Riwal means working in a strong, dynamic, international and rapidly growing company with over 2.000 employees. The Riwal culture has its foundations in entrepreneurial innovation, pride, persistence, great attitudes, hard work, pragmatic thinking and loyal employees. We highly value dedication and reward own initiatives, meanwhile offering multiple opportunities for growth and development. Focusing on clients, safety, responsibility, integrity, engagement and teamwork are critical components in the way we work. We distinguish ourselves by our relentless drive to achieve growth, combined with an ambitious strategy to deliver the best customer experience, from operations to Board-level. And all we do, we do as a team: One Riwal, One Company.