Gerrit van Dijken

Gerrit van Dijken is an experienced executive with a robust background in telecommunications, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Shields since June 2013, where responsibilities include overseeing global MarketPlace operations and driving operational efficiency through technology and ESG initiatives. Gerrit previously held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Shields, focusing on technical strategy and key account management, along with serving as Technical Director responsible for executing technical strategies across various regions. Prior to joining Shields, Gerrit operated Gerrit van Dijken Consulting, delivering expertise in Radio Access and Backhaul transmission technologies, and worked at Ericsson in various roles, including Technical Specialist for Site Development and Telecom Consultant for Hi3G Access AB. With a career beginning in technical support roles, Gerrit has accumulated extensive experience in software maintenance, project management, and service delivery transformation over two decades.