Robert Jan Honing
About Robert Jan Honing
Robert Jan Honing serves as the Vice President of Professional Services at Descartes Systems Group, where he leads a team of over 80 specialists across eight countries. He has extensive experience in the ICT solutions sector, having previously held leadership roles at various organizations and contributing to significant revenue growth.
Current Role at Descartes Systems Group
Robert Jan Honing serves as Vice President of Professional Services at Descartes Systems Group since 2012. He operates from Nijmegen, the Netherlands, leading a team of over 80 specialists across eight countries in the ICT solutions sector. His leadership has been instrumental in implementing initiatives that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Descartes Systems Group
Honing previously held the position of Vice President at Descartes Systems Group from 1999 to 2003. During this four-year tenure, he worked in both Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and Kitchener/Waterloo, Canada. His contributions during this period laid the groundwork for future growth and development within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Robert Jan Honing studied at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from 1982 to 1986. He furthered his education at Radboud University, focusing on Bestuurlijke Informatiekunde from 1995 to 1996. His academic background supports his extensive expertise in ICT and logistics.
Leadership and Management Experience
Honing has a robust management background, having served as Managing Director and Business Consultant at Tombos Management Group from 2008 to 2018. He also worked as Associate Director at LogicaCMG from 1993 to 1998. His experience includes managing the integration and turnaround of newly acquired subsidiaries and implementing leadership initiatives across international teams.
Achievements in Revenue Growth
In his current role, Robert Jan Honing has played a key role in achieving a turnover of over €10 million with a healthy margin. His strategic initiatives have significantly contributed to the growth in overall revenue and profitability within the organizations he has worked for.