Remmelt Van Der Woude
About Remmelt Van Der Woude
Remmelt Van Der Woude serves as the CEO of CTOUCH and has played a significant role in the company's sustainability initiatives. He also leads Aigro's mission to innovate natural food production through automation and clean energy.
Work at CTOUCH
Remmelt Van Der Woude has served as the CEO of CTOUCH since 2017. Under his leadership, the company has focused on enhancing customer environments through the integration of interactive touch screen functions. He played a significant role in developing CTOUCH's strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with an interim goal of reducing the CO2 footprint by 60% and increasing circularity by 25% by 2025. His efforts have contributed to CTOUCH becoming a top-10 player in the European market for large format interactive touch screens.
Education and Expertise
Remmelt Van Der Woude studied at Erasmus University Rotterdam, where he earned a degree in Commercial Management and Strategy, specializing in Economics from 1988 to 1994. He also attended Dr. Mollercollege from 1982 to 1985. Additionally, he achieved a BAC a option Internationale from Lycée International between 1985 and 1988. His educational background supports his expertise in business management and strategy.
Background
Remmelt Van Der Woude has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was involved with Philips Consumer Lifestyle from 1995 to 2000 in New Business. He also held the position of General Manager at TriAV from 2006 to 2021. Prior to his current role at CTOUCH, he served as CTO at CTOUCH Europe B.V. from 2010 to 2018. His experience spans over two decades in management and strategic roles.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role as CEO at CTOUCH, Remmelt Van Der Woude is a shareholder at YieldComputer since 2019. He is also a member of the Advisory Board for CSR risk check at MVO Nederland since 2022 and serves on the master's graduation committee at Fontys Hogescholen and Fontys Hogeschool ICT. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to education and corporate social responsibility.
Achievements in Sustainable Practices
Remmelt Van Der Woude has been instrumental in CTOUCH's sustainability initiatives, particularly in the company's strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions. His leadership has focused on reducing the environmental impact of the company's operations and promoting circular economy principles. Additionally, he leads Aigro's mission to innovate natural food production through clean-energy powered agro robots, which aims to minimize herbicide use and manual labor.