Frank Hidskes
About Frank Hidskes
Frank Hidskes serves as the Head of Bid Management at Vistra, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in strategic content creation and bid management, having held various roles in multiple organizations throughout his career.
Current Role at Vistra
Frank Hidskes serves as the Head of Bid Management at Vistra, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the strategic content creation of business and product documents, including Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Quotation (RFQ). He coordinates strategic developments around pricing of Vistra’s services, which significantly impacts multijurisdictional RfPs and bids. Additionally, he leads Win/Loss and Lessons Learned sessions for all managed bids, producing detailed reports that include root cause analysis.
Previous Experience
Before joining Vistra, Frank Hidskes held various positions in different organizations. He worked as a Senior Business Consultant and later as a Senior Project Manager at DataroomServices B.V. from 2010 to 2015. He also served as a Management Trainee at Lidl from 2009 to 2010. His earlier roles included working as a Student Assistant in Private International Law at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and as an intern at NMa and Houthoff Buruma in 2008. He was also involved in sales support at RDC from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Frank Hidskes has a solid educational background in law and business management. He obtained a Master’s degree in Dutch Civil Law from the University of Groningen, completing his studies in 2008. He further enhanced his expertise by studying Strategic Account Management at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, in 2014. Additionally, he participated in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, where he studied Commercial Arbitration and earned a certificate.
Contributions to Bid Management
In his role at Vistra, Frank Hidskes has developed a comprehensive database of standard pricing, marketing materials, and information packages to improve bid processes. He ensures quality management of all bid materials, focusing on spelling, grammar, formatting, and brand control. His strategic approach and attention to detail contribute to the effectiveness of Vistra's bid management efforts.