Roland Vossen
Roland Vossen, born in 1971, grew up on a farm in Holland, but his interest was always in technology, not cows. He was fascinated by tractors, electronics, and mechanics, and loved repairing and even improving devices together with his father from a young age. During his school years and later during his studies for a diploma in electrical engineering, he earned extra money by selling various electronic devices.
After graduating, he started working as a service technician in field service and visited the company Pedak, where he initially took a position in internal sales in 1996 and then, in 1998, even took over as managing director. In this role, he focused the company's efforts on the cleanroom industry in the Netherlands. His first major project was the Philips Hightech Campus in Eindhoven. Since then, he has visited countless customers, solved their questions and problems, acquired and shared know-how. His experience in the field of climate control for cleanrooms has steadily grown. He would like to pass on this know-how and experience to the company's customers.
What did you want to become as a child?
As a young boy, I wanted to become an electronics developer. As a start, I was already selling or repairing devices I built myself at the age of 12.
What was your first car?
A red Opel Corsa
What do you look forward to?
When my children are having fun or joking around
What achievement are you particularly proud of?
The development and implementation of our cleanroom display. We developed this product based on customer wishes.
Which technical achievement do you admire the most?
Self-driving cars. They make it easier to use the many hours spent in the car.
Who would you like to swap places with for a month?
A driver in the Dakar Rally. I would love to drive such a car myself someday.
In which country would you like to have a second residence?
In Austria, so I could hike with my family in the summer or enjoy the sun, and go skiing in the winter.
Who would you like to meet?
Remco Claasen, a trainer and motivator for management and leadership.
Which book would you currently recommend?
The Big Five for Life by John Strelecky. This book teaches us how to do what we love.
What is your favorite food?
Potatoes with vegetables and a good piece of meat.
What is your favorite music?
Queen – especially the hits from the 70s and early 80s.
What was the best advice you ever received?
Sometimes things turn out differently than you expect. You should do what you can and not be sad if something doesn’t work out. That’s a lesson to do better next time.
Do you have a motto?
"If you have a goal, opportunities will come to you."
PEDAK glass technology
Roland Vossen
director
Roorveld 1
6093 PL Heythuysen (NL)
Tel.: +31 (0)475 497424
Fax: +31 (0)475 497425
r.vossen@pedak.nl
info@pedak.nl
www.pedak.nl
