Willem Strijbosch
About Willem Strijbosch
Willem Strijbosch is the VP of Product for Maps and Search at TomTom, with a background in autonomous driving and extensive experience in business development and strategy.
Company
Willem Strijbosch currently works at TomTom as the Vice President of Product for Maps and Search. His association with TomTom has been longstanding, with various roles focusing on product and business development in the company's Amsterdam office.
Title
Willem Strijbosch holds the position of Vice President of Product for Maps and Search at TomTom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and strategic direction of TomTom's mapping and search products.
Education and Expertise
Willem Strijbosch has a strong educational background with degrees from prestigious institutions. He completed an Executive Leadership Development Programme at Cambridge Judge Business School in 2018. He holds an MBA in Business Administration from INSEAD, completed in 2003. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Applied Physics from the University of Twente, completed in 2000. This diverse educational background has equipped him with the skills and knowledge necessary for his various roles in business and technology.
Background
Willem Strijbosch has a rich background in product development and strategic business roles. Before his current role, he served as Head of Autonomous Driving at TomTom, where he contributed to a significant increase in the vehicles supported by TomTom's automated driving map service. Earlier, he was the Head of Product Office: Product Strategy, Strategic Business Development, and Corporate Development. His experience extends to business development as well, having worked as Head of New Business Development at TomTom. Prior to joining TomTom, he spent a decade at McKinsey & Company holding multiple roles across various countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, UAE, China, and the US.
Achievements
Willem Strijbosch has several notable achievements. He played a key role in founding the Overture Maps Foundation alongside Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, which now has over 20 members. He led the development of the Orbis Maps product, which has garnered excellent feedback from customers and prospects. Additionally, he contributed to a tenfold increase in vehicles supported by TomTom's automated driving map service between 2019 and 2023. Willem also secured deals with three out of the top five global carmakers for TomTom's advanced automated driving products. His extensive experience in closing business deals spans across Europe, Japan, the US, and China, providing him with valuable insights into diverse business cultures.