Rik Schoonis
About Rik Schoonis
Rik Schoonis serves as the Territory Channel Manager for EMEA, APAC, and GCC at Heimdal® since 2022, with a focus on channel-driven activities and partner development. He has extensive experience in various roles, including Senior Account Manager at Claranet Benelux and Managing Director at RESONATE-SERVICES.
Work at Heimdal
Rik Schoonis has been serving as the Territory Channel Manager for EMEA, APAC, and GCC regions at Heimdal® since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for all channel-driven activities across these regions. He focuses on developing and growing a balanced partner landscape, which is essential for the company's strategic objectives. Additionally, he actively contributes to the professionalization of partner enablement within Heimdal Security, ensuring that partners are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed.
Previous Experience in Sales and Management
Before joining Heimdal, Rik Schoonis held various positions in sales and management. He worked at Claranet Benelux as a Senior Account Manager from 2011 to 2014. He also served as a Senior Security Sales Specialist at Tesorion from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes a role as Chief Business Development at CULTIVAR·TECH™ in 2020 and Managing Director at RESONATE-SERVICES from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he was a Business Development Manager at Arrow ECS Nederland from 2016 to 2017 and an Account Manager at Altena Group from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Rik Schoonis has a diverse educational background. He studied Business Studies at Hogeschool SDO, where he earned an Associate's degree from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, he attended De Rooi Panne UHO, achieving an MBO+ level in subjects such as Sales, Economics, and Marketing from 1995 to 1998. He also studied at De Rooi Panne MTRO, focusing on languages and management topics from 1994 to 1995. His educational qualifications support his expertise in business development and sales management.
Career Timeline
Rik Schoonis has built a career spanning over a decade in various roles related to sales and business development. His career began at Altena Group as an Account Manager in 2008. He then moved to Claranet Benelux, where he worked for three years. After that, he held positions at Axians NL and Arrow ECS Nederland. His experience continued to grow with roles at Tesorion, CULTIVAR·TECH™, and RESONATE-SERVICES, leading to his current position at Heimdal. This timeline reflects his progression and adaptability in the technology and security sectors.