About me
Who am I? My name is Gerard Peeters, living in the Apeldoorn area; I have a background in technical sciences and in business administration (Ir and MSc) which enables me to connect the (sometimes) gap between technology, commerce and the general company's and customer's interest. I have some 36 years experience in a variety of roles such as Project Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and team leader. My work has mostly been related to complex and challenging international ICT related projects all around the world. Some key words to describe me are: pragmatic, socially involved, sensitive to cultural differences and with a good sense of humour. My talents are best used in being part of a team of professionals; maintaining overview, planning, organising, communicating and creating a good working environment.
Trevadi
The name Trevadi has been derived from the below mottos in which I recognise myself:
- Working with professionals on a common goal: team work! That is what it's all about. Of course to achieve results as a team but also to progress the team dynamics and the individual team members' skills and ambitions.
- Who says that change is scary? Each assignment, each project is unique with its own dynamics in terms of team, stakeholders, goal and result.
- Do as you say, say what you do. Open and clear communication, both internally towards your team and management and externally towards your customer and other stakeholders.
Professional experience
I started my career as a Research engineer at Océ Nederland B.V. and later at TNO-FEL. In these jobs I worked with highly skilled and passionate professionals in various technical areas. Building something beautiful together, that is what I'm passionate about! By my many travels and working in and with different cultures (also between different departments of a company), my area of interest gradually has shifted from technology to commerce and mostly to people; Bring out the best of people and their way of working together to achieve your goals.
Since the end of 2023 I started as a Freelancer, after being employed for 36 years.
Account Manager and team leader of the Customer Team International
2020 - 2023
Saab Technologies B.V.
- Developing the Customer Team International, both on an individual level via coaching and on a team level.
- Representing the Customer Team towards management and other departments such as Sales and Product Development. Contributing activily in sales offers for new international customers.
- Preparing quotations for the customers within my own account.
- Plan and organise the team's work in progress, based on constraints and priorities.
- Maintaining regular contacts with customers, suppliers and partners.
- Contributed to organisational improvements such as setting up a Project Management Office (PMO) to support Project Managers
- Acted as Liason between Saab Technologies and one of Saab's subsidiaries in Denmark.
Project Manager
2012 - 2020
Saab Technologies B.V.
- Project Manager of multiple international projects in various countries such as China, Hong Kong, India, Gabon, Dubai, Fujairah, UK, Lithuania, Estland and Italy.
- In that role, maintain relationships with customers and local partners and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
- During and inbetween managing projects I had several temporary roles such as Quality Manager and Auditor (of projects). Advised on improving the organisational structure and processes.
Project leader en Team leader of the Projects department
1997 - 2012
HITT, Holland Institute of Traffic Technology B.V.
- Project leader of various Vessel Traffic Control and Aviation Traffic Control systems in the Netherlands, Belgium and other European countries. The projects were multi disiplinairy and complex because of the technical challenges and the often culturally different stakeholders.
- Team leader of the Projects department and deputy head of the Operations department. In these roles P/L responsible for the running projects in the department.
Research engineer
1993 - 1996
Instituut voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek, Fysisch en Electronisch Laboratorium (TNO-FEL)
- Conduct technical research for the Dutch military forces. The research resulted in reports, presentations and / or a demonstration model. Most research was related to cryptography and (crypto) key management.
- Support in the commercial process.
Travelled though Asia
1992 - 1993
- During about a year, I travelled over land from the Netherlands to Asia.
Research engineer
1987 - 1992
Océ Nederland B.V., Research and Development (R&D)
- Reasearch in technical solutions for Océ's first digital copy machine.
- Involved in the scanner part, developing image enhancing techniques and data compression.
Services
What can I do for you?
Many of my customers were national governments or government related. The contract value of the projects varied between 250 kEuro and 15 MEuro. Mostly the projects were turnkey deliveries and were subject to strict requirements on project execution and project management. The contracts usually were gained through a formal open tender process.
Below are some categories of assignments that would fit my capabilities and expertise.
Interim management
Interim management as department manager, team leader or portfolio (program) manager of related projects. Obtaining good results together.
Project Management
Execute a project, together with the customer, team, partners and suppliers, respecting the requirements on time, budget and quality.
Contractmanagement
Monitoring and adhering to agreements as described in the contract, both for the own organisation and the customer and suppliers. Doing this by maintaining a good relationship as a foundation for a long term cooperation.
Process design and process monitoring
Define, advise and implement an efficient project organisation, including processes, standards and methods. Setting up and improving a Project Management Office (PMO) can be a part of this process. Similarly the setup and regular execution of audits and quality checks can help to unify and improve projects.
Account management
Enter and maintain long term relationships with various stakeholders. Prepare quotations and support during the poject execution.
Coaching project leaders
Coaching of less experienced project leaders and project teams so they can better grow into their role.
Testimonials
In my career I was fortunate enough to work with many knowledgeable and highly skilled professionals. Read here what they thought of me.
Had the opportunity to work for a number of years with Gerard, characteristic of this was that they always thought in terms of possibilities, there was room for growth and improvement. Not to forget, having fun in the work and with eachother as a team.
Chantal Rijnders
Project Manager International (Tidalis)
I have worked with Gerard for the last three years in my capacity as Head of VTS Services at Peel Ports Group. Gerard is a true gentleman, always focused on customer service. He has been extremely proactive and supportive of our operations and has provided highly professional technical know-how to enable us to maintain our critical VTS services.
Andrew Rushworth
Deputy Group Harbour Master (Marine Services) Peel Ports
I want to again say what a great experience it was working with Gerard. You have been an exceptionally competent,
hardworking professional and I very much look forward to working with you again in the future.
Shannon Hobbs
Director Strategic Development & Partnerships (AMS Group)
Gerard is a good project manager, inspirering, pleasant to work with and with a good sense of humour. Wonderful to work with.
Peter Ellenbroek
Manager Information Technology Department (Tidalis)
There was not a dull moment working with Gerard. Gerard's unique perspective combined with his sense of humor created an environment where creativity and innovation could flourish.
Harald van der Stoep
Project Management Officer (Tidalis)
Gerard is a very experienced international project manager with experience in many countries. He is well liked with colleagues and customers for his team spirit and professional approach. He also uses his mentoring skills for the younger and/or less experienced colleagues that joined the company. With a sound knowledge of IT, project management and leadership, Gerard can surely be of value to solve your challenges.
Pieter van Vrijberghe De Coningh
Managing Director Tidalis APAC Limited
I enjoyed working with Gerard over the past decade or so. He was our main operational point of contact at Saab and was always eager to find constructive ways to improve our businesses and to resolve potential issues.
Simon Brooks
Chief Operating Officer (AMS Group)
Gerard radiates action, he is enthousiastic and full of energy and is able to transfer this to others. With a good dosis of humour, openness and fairness he contributes to a good atmosphere in the team. Contacts with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders seem easy for him and he manages to build and sustain long-term relationships. He provides leadership in a clear manner, yet he leaves initiative to the people in his team and is flexible when things change.
Ludger van der Laan
Systems Engineer (Tidalis)
Contact me
Trevadi
KvK-number: 89217071
BTW-Identification number: NL003376592B69
You can contact me via the below email address or mobile number.
Location:
Tussen de Eiken 11, 7325HH Apeldoorn
Email:
Mobile:
+31 (0)6 2095 6745