Management & Business Consultant
Rob
Rob
Voorkamp
Waalre, The Netherlands
Turning world-class engineering capability into tangible commercial growth — for 30 years.
Waalre, The Netherlands
Turning world-class engineering capability into tangible commercial growth — for 30 years.
I am a deep-tech commercial leader with a 30-year track record of opening new markets, winning complex technical deals, and building lasting customer relationships in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, and high-tech industries.
As founder and CEO of SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions, I built a company from an internal R&D project into a global scale-up, achieving over €20M in revenue with a clear pathway to €100M. I personally led the partnerships with Applied Materials, Trumpf, and Moxtek, and shaped customer programs across Europe, the US, and Asia.
Prior to SCIL, I spent a decade at Philips in senior acquisition and licensing roles, negotiating up to 20 deep-tech transactions per year. I combine entrepreneurial drive with deep fluency in technical environments and a genuine instinct for where commercial value lies.
I am now available to support ambitious deep-tech start-ups and scale-ups as a management consultant, strategic advisor, or non-executive board member.
Whether you are a deep-tech start-up preparing for commercial liftoff, a scale-up navigating the challenges of rapid growth, or a board seeking an experienced non-executive director — I bring 30 years of hands-on experience in exactly these environments.
Strategic advisory for deep-tech companies at critical inflection points. From go-to-market strategy and commercial model design to stakeholder alignment and partnership structuring. I help leadership teams translate technical excellence into market traction and sustainable revenue growth.
Hands-on support for deep-tech ventures building their first commercial organisation. I help founders open doors with tier-1 customers, structure their first major deals, build partner ecosystems, and establish the commercial foundations that enable scalable growth. I have built this from scratch — I know what works.
Experienced board-level perspective for innovative companies seeking independent oversight and strategic challenge. I bring commercial acumen, deep industry networks in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing, and a track record of governance at the intersection of technology and business — including membership on the Board of Allied Security Trust. As CEO of SCIL, I also served on its 1-tier board, combining executive leadership with direct board responsibility and giving me first-hand experience of effective board dynamics in a fast-growing deep-tech company.
A selection of recent consulting and advisory engagements, illustrating the breadth and depth of support I provide to deep-tech organisations.
TeraNova — Metrology Solutions
Strategic advisory engagement supporting TeraNova across three interconnected workstreams: automation strategy for metrology systems, industry representation, and new market development.
NeurIQ — HighTechXL Venture Building Platform
Active venture building engagement within the HighTechXL platform, converting breakthrough transistor technology from Forschungszentrum Jülich into a fundable semiconductor start-up targeting the fast-growing edge AI market.
2015 — 2025
SCIL Nanoimprint Solutions
Created, built, and scaled SCIL from an R&D project into an independent company delivering high-volume nanoimprint lithography solutions to global semiconductor and optics customers. Full P&L responsibility. Built strategic partnerships with Applied Materials and Trumpf, grew revenue beyond €20M and positioned the company for €100M annual revenue.
2011 — 2015
Philips
Led global scouting, evaluation, and acquisition of frontier technologies to accelerate innovation across Philips business units. Negotiated 10–20 technology transactions per year (€0.1M–15M). Led a global team of 7 FTE coordinating deals with startups, universities, and technology companies across Europe, the US, Asia, and Israel.
2011 — 2015
Allied Security Trust
Worked with leading technology companies to mitigate patent litigation risks through collective acquisition and licensing strategies, strengthening investor confidence in frontier ventures.
2005 — 2011
Philips
Led external venturing and co-development initiatives leveraging breakthrough Philips technologies. Negotiated 8–10 licensing and co-development agreements per year (up to €15M). Managed complex multi-stakeholder environments spanning technology, business development, and legal domains.
1992 — 2005
Philips (NXP) · Gemco · TNO
Product Marketing Manager at Philips/NXP (€80M/yr sales portfolio); Industrial Project Manager at Philips leading global restructuring projects across Brazil, Mexico, USA, Taiwan, China, and Poland; Sales & Project Manager at Gemco commissioning foundries in South Africa, Mexico, Germany; Researcher at TNO (military service).
Extensive hands-on experience spanning four continents and key technology hubs worldwide.
2008 — 2010
TiasNimbas, Tilburg University
1985 — 1991
Eindhoven University of Technology
A hands-on engineer at heart, Rob brings the same precision and patience to his hobbies that he applies professionally — whether on the golf course, in the workshop, or restoring classic cars to their former glory.
Whether you're navigating a commercial challenge, planning your next stage of growth, or looking for an experienced board voice — I'd welcome a conversation.
Open to consulting mandates, advisory roles, and non-executive board positions in deep-tech companies across Europe and internationally.