Roel is well-known for his insight and
expertise in high performance computing, next generation
networks, services and the connected devices market. He
is recognized as an industry leader with over 25 years of
senior management and operating experience with technology
companies both in the United States and Europe.
He served as President and CEO of UB Networks, a subsidiary
of Tandem Computers, from 1993 until 1995. In 1995 he was
named President and CEO of Tandem Computers and two years
later Tandem Computers was acquired by Compaq Computer Corporation.
At Compaq, Roel led the integration of Tandem Computers
and Compaq. He joined Philips Electronics N.V. as Executive
Vice President in 1998 and also served as a Member of the
Board of Directors from 1998 until 1999. In 2000, Roel reorganized
Insight Capital Europe into a new investment fund called
Favonius Ventures, where he serves as chairman and founding
partner. He has served as a member of the board for several
companies including Veritas, Computer Associates, Scientific
Atlanta, Connekt, and numerous non-profit organizations.
Roel received his doctoral in computer science and mathematics
from the University of Delft, Netherlands, where he graduated
summa cum laude.
