Maarten Merkens

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.