Rob Krikhaar Fcilt
About Rob Krikhaar Fcilt
Rob Krikhaar is a Manager of Global Operations Design at Fortna, with over 25 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Rockwool Group and DHL Express, and has a strong academic background in logistics and civil engineering.
Current Role at Fortna
Rob Krikhaar serves as the Manager of Global Operations Design at Fortna, a position he has held since 2019. Based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, he specializes in network design and logistics modeling. His role involves contributing to the strategic analysis of distribution center operations, leveraging his extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management.
Previous Experience in Logistics
Before joining Fortna, Rob Krikhaar worked at Rockwool Group as a Senior Logistics Consultant from 2002 to 2011 in the Copenhagen Area, Denmark. He later returned to Rockwool Group as Chief Supply Chain Specialist for one year in 2012. His career also includes roles at The Logistics Business Ltd, where he served as a Consultant and later as a Senior Consultant, contributing to various logistics projects in the UK.
Military Service and Early Career
Rob Krikhaar completed his military service as an ambulance driver and medic with Koninklijke Landmacht from 1990 to 1991 in Ermelo. His early career included working as a courier at DHL Express Nederland from 1991 to 1997, where he progressed to the role of Courier Team Leader. He also worked as a Product Engineer at Brunel for six months in 2000.
Educational Background
Rob Krikhaar has a strong educational foundation in logistics and engineering. He studied Civil Engineering at Delft University of Technology, achieving a Diploma D1. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in International Logistics from the University of Plymouth. Additionally, he studied Logistiek Management at LOI Leidse Onderwijsinstellingen, where he obtained a diploma.
Expertise in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
With over 25 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, Rob Krikhaar focuses on strategic analysis and design of distribution center operations. His expertise in network design and logistics modeling plays a crucial role in optimizing operations within the Global Operations Design team at Fortna.