Dennis Van Herk
About Dennis Van Herk
Dennis Van Herk serves as the EMEA Automotive & Robotics Lead at Scale AI, bringing extensive experience in sales and business development across various sectors. He holds a Master's degree in Business Information Science from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and has held leadership roles in companies such as Sama, UL, and KPN.
Current Role at ScaleAI
Dennis Van Herk serves as the EMEA Automotive & Robotics Lead at Scale AI. He has been in this position since 2022, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence within the automotive and robotics sectors across the EMEA region. His expertise in these fields supports Scale AI's mission to enhance data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
Professional Experience in Sales and Management
Prior to his current role, Dennis held several key positions in sales and management. He worked at Sama as the Senior Director of Sales for EMEA from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes roles as Commercial Director EMEA at UL, where he focused on Identity Management & Security from 2020 to 2022, and as Sales Manager at Nomios from 2015 to 2018. His career has been marked by a strong emphasis on driving sales and business development across various sectors.
Educational Background
Dennis studied Computer Science at Leiden University for two years from 2000 to 2002. He also holds a Master of Science in Business Information Science from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. Earlier, he completed six years of education at Melanchthon College from 1994 to 2000. This educational foundation has equipped him with a solid understanding of technology and business.
Previous Roles in Telecommunications and IT Advisory
Dennis has extensive experience in the telecommunications and IT sectors. He worked as a Product Manager at KPN Wholesale Mobile from 2008 to 2010 and as a Business Development Manager at iBasis from 2010 to 2015, focusing on mobile and innovation in the Middle East and Africa. Additionally, he served as an Advisor at KPMG in IT Advisory from 2006 to 2008, providing insights and strategies for technology implementation.