Type Of Business:
Oil and Gas Assurance company
Expertise:
Oil and gas; Aviation; Fast Moving Consumer Goods; Food; Water
Hobbies/Sports:
Golf; Fishing; Being outdoors; Chess; Reading
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, TU/e, Holland (1988); Alumni, TU/e; MBA Alumni, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Affiliations Awards:
Member, Board of Directors, Canadian Oil Sand (2010); Honorary Counsel Holland, Brunei Darussalam; Managing Directors Award, Shell UK (1995); Institution of Chemical Engineers; Honorary Member, SEAMEO VOCTECH, Southeast Asia
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
Success is attributed to to simplicity, patience and compassion.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he worked for Shell for 23 years, and wanted to settle down after moving so often to different countries and houses.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Developing business; Creating value for others from the Choice Knowledge Network; Finding the right partners, knowledge and scope to create value for their customers
Awards/Honors:
Honorable Mention, Honorary Counsel for the Queen, Brunei (2006-2010); Highest Diplomat in Country, 2010 to date - Honorary Member of East of England Energy Group
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Rijks hopes to set up a successful business, utilize his networks around the world and his experience to create success for others.