Wido Beekman
About Wido Beekman
Wido Beekman serves as the Sales Director for Mobile Identity in Continental Europe at Signicat and has extensive experience in sales and business development across various regions and companies, including NID Security and IDEMIA.
Current Role at Signicat
Wido Beekman serves as the Sales Director for Mobile Identity in Continental Europe at Signicat. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's growth in the mobile identity sector. His role involves developing sales strategies and managing client relationships across various European markets.
Professional Experience
Wido Beekman has extensive experience in sales and business development across various regions. Prior to his current role, he worked at Encap Security as the Director of Business Development for the BNL and DACH regions since 2020. He also held several positions at IDEMIA, including Head of Digital Sales for Europe and CIS countries, and Strategic Sales Director for Partners & Indirect Sales in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Education and Qualifications
Wido Beekman studied at the University of Groningen, where he earned a Master's degree from 1992 to 1995. He also attended Saxion University of Applied Sciences, achieving an engineering degree from 1988 to 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in sales and technology.
Previous Positions
Wido Beekman's career includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked at NID Security as Strategic Sales Director for Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa for one year. He also served as Head of Sales for Benelux Financial Institutes at IDEMIA and held managerial positions at Chess and Philips, where he focused on sales and marketing.
Industry Involvement
Wido Beekman has been actively involved in industry organizations, including serving as a Committee Member for the vereniging FHI cluster Development club from 2006 to 2010. His participation in such committees reflects his commitment to advancing industry standards and practices.