Richard Canneman

Co-Founder @ Ekster®

About

Technologist with 25+ years of experience and a proven track record of setting up businesses in The Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, and the United States. Main expertise in: UX, Web, IoT, e-Commerce and start-up environments. Having worked in: MICE, Market research and Build environment industries.5

Country

Netherlands

City

Amsterdam

Industry

Design

Skill

Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Market Research, User Experience, Strategy, User Interface Design, International Business, Strategic Consulting, Web Development, Business Strategy, Mobile Applications, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Future Trends, Web Applications, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Change Management

Experience

Co-Founder

Ekster®

2015-3 - Present · 11 yrs 6 mos

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Ekster Wallets are slim and secure leather smart wallets that allow you to access your cards with the click of a button. Our two-way tracking feature prevents you from ever losing your wallet or phone again.

Partner

Travelteq

2020-1 - 2024-12 · 5 yrs

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Co-Founder

The-GRID.nyc

2015-5 - 2018-1 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Greater New York City Area

The GRID.nyc provides an infrastructure platform creating, aggregating and storing data about human and environmental activity in and around large and dynamic spaces. The platform enables real-time analytics and the possibility (for third parties) to create applications for the sake of cost reduction, revenue enhancement and improved user experience.

Co-Founder

Canneman / Cormont Pte. Ltd.

2010-1 - 2015-12 · 6 yrs

Singapore

IT design, development and consultancy agency; Specialized in MICE, malls and venues.

Executive Director

DutchCham (Dutch Chamber of Commerce Singapore)

2010-1 - 2011-10 · 1 yr 10 mos

Singapore

A Singaporean registered society functioning as a network and platform for Dutch(-related) companies in Singapore; Design, development and implementation of strategic plans to secure future growth.

Co-Founder

SD Trading BV

2008-9 - 2009-9 · 1 yr 1 mo

Tokyo, Japan

Sustainable Disposable Trading BV (SD Trading) manufactures and distributes sustainable disposable tableware with unrivaled design; Japan representative, securing the exclusive Wasara Europe distribution contract.