Roland Van Venrooij
About Roland Van Venrooij
Roland Van Venrooij is the Director of Advanced Engineering at TomTom, leading the development of next-generation technology and system concepts.
Current Position at TomTom
Roland Van Venrooij is currently the Director of Advanced Engineering at TomTom, a position he has held since 2010. Based in Eindhoven, he leads the development of technology and system concepts for next-generation products at a group-wide level within the company. His role involves significant contributions to the direction and implementation of innovative engineering programs.
Past Experience at TomTom
Prior to his current role, Roland Van Venrooij served as Technology Manager at TomTom Automotive from 2009 to 2010. Before this position, he was the Automotive Technology Manager at TomTom from 2007 to 2009. In these roles, he was responsible for managing technological advancements and integrating automotive solutions within the company.
Leadership Roles at Siemens VDO and Mannesmann VDO
From 2001 to 2007, Roland Van Venrooij worked as the CTO of Siemens VDO in the Eindhoven Area, Netherlands. He was responsible for overseeing technical operations and leading the engineering teams. Prior to that, he worked at Mannesmann VDO as the System Engineering Discipline Manager from 1998 to 2001, focusing on system engineering initiatives and leading various projects.
System Architect and Group Manager at Philips
Roland Van Venrooij was the System Architect and Group Manager at Philips Car Systems from 1989 to 1998. He then transitioned to Philips Natlab, where he worked as a System Architect and Researcher from 1986 to 1989. During these years, he focused on system architecture and research, contributing to various projects and innovations.
Education and Early Career
Roland Van Venrooij studied Electrical Engineering at the Technical University Eindhoven, earning his Master's degree from 1979 to 1986. This academic background provided a strong foundation for his later roles in system architecture and engineering leadership positions.