Dutch De Rijke
About Dutch De Rijke
Dutch De Rijke serves as the Chief of Staff for Sales and Revenue Operations at Emburse, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in sales and technology, having held various leadership roles at Microsoft and other companies, and holds an MBA from the University of California, San Diego.
Work at Emburse
Dutch De Rijke has served as Chief of Staff, Sales & Revenue Operations at Emburse since 2019. In this role, he partners with the Chief Revenue Officer to meet revenue and bookings objectives for the global sales organization. His responsibilities include planning, creating alignment, and executing strategic revenue agendas. During a seven-month search for a Chief Revenue Officer, he stepped into a leadership role to support the CEO with all CRO duties. His work at Emburse emphasizes collaboration and strategic execution across various segments and channels.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Dutch De Rijke has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held several key positions. He served as Sr. National Sales Director of Cloud Technologies from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, he worked as Principal Solutions Consultant - CIO & CTO Advisor from 2003 to 2007 and as Sr. Systems Engineer, Collaboration - CIO & CTO Advisor from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, he was a Regional Sales Manager - Infrastructure & Cloud from 2007 to 2010. His roles involved significant responsibilities in sales and technical consulting.
Education and Expertise
Dutch De Rijke holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University San Marcos. He also earned a Master of Business Administration in Technology Management & Entrepreneurship from the Rady School of Management at the University of California, San Diego. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in sales, revenue operations, and strategic planning.
Background in Consulting and Leadership
Before his current role, Dutch De Rijke was involved in various consulting and leadership positions. He worked as a Principal Consultant at GJA Consulting from 2016 to 2019 and co-founded ServicePair, where he served as Co-Founder from 2014 to 2016. He also held the position of Managing Director, Sales at Black Mountain Systems for one year. His diverse background in consulting and leadership roles contributes to his broad business acumen and understanding of market dynamics.
Skills and Strategic Focus
Dutch De Rijke possesses strong communication skills that enhance his ability to refine messaging and clarify organizational goals. He focuses on planning and executing strategic revenue and cultural agendas, ensuring alignment across the organization. His broad business acumen allows him to understand the marketplace, competitors, and technology, which is essential for achieving sustained operating results.