CEO lecture by Martin van Pernis
Over 70 interested people attended the first lecture of the CEO series on 4 October. KIVI NIRIA Students Twente had found rector magnificus Ed Brinksma willing to act as chairman for the occasion.
After 40 years of service at Siemens, Martin van Pernis retired last year. Where many thought the baker's son would enjoy a quiet old age, he currently holds many supervisory directorships including the presidency of the Royal Institute of Engineers KIVI NIRIA. Van Pernis managed to captivate the audience with a divergent story about his personal career.
The afternoon ended with a convivial drink, where enthusiastic discussion continued.
The next CEO lecture will take place on Tuesday 29 November. Gerben Edelijn (CEO Thales) will tell his story then.
Description
KIVI NIRIA Students Twente is organising a CEO series at UT. The aim of this series is to stimulate and enthuse students and young engineers for a successful career.
Ing Martin van Pernis will kick off on 4 October, giving a lecture on his work at Siemens as CEO, and now as president of the Royal Institute of Engineers KIVI NIRIA. Prof. Dr Ed Brinksma will act as chairman of the day this afternoon.
The next lecture will take place on Tuesday 29 November next.
CEOs of important companies, with engineering degrees themselves, we would like to have them talk about their experience and how their careers have progressed and they have become successful CEOs
16.00 hrs - Opening by the chairman of the day Prof Dr Ed Brinksma
16.10 hrs - Start lecture Ing. Martin van Pernis
The lecture will be structured on the basis of the following questions:
- What was your student time like?
- What challenges and obstacles did you encounter on your way to the top?
- What is your vision of the future of Technisch Nederland and what role does your company play in this?
17.15 hrs - Question round led by the chairman of the day
17.45 hrs - Closing and drinks
Speaker(s)
Ing. Martin C.J. van Pernis
Location
De Horst, room C101
Organiser
KIVI Students Twente
Scintilla, Inter-Actief and Paradoks
Name and contact details for information
Elfride Dijkstra