Martijn Damen

VP of IT I Sales, Communications & Marketing at Siemens I Cloud Strategist I Scuba Diving Instructor

Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

About

At Siemens, the stewardship of global eBusiness platforms, cloud adoption strategies, and digital sales tools falls under my purview. Our team, comprising over 150 experts, is dedicated to operational excellence and continual innovation in Sales & Service. Spearheading the cloud strategy for Siemens Digital Industries, we are committed to delivering robust digital solutions that drive efficiency and growth. My role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including the management of product master data platforms and sales support tools, underpinning the success of our CRM and eBusiness marketplace initiatives. The adoption of agile methodologies has been pivotal in our team's ability to integrate new systems seamlessly, ensuring continuous improvement without compromising on talent retention. We've embraced subscription-based models and edge computing, pushing the envelope in IT leadership for the future of industrial sales.

Experience

  • Siemens (23 yrs 2 mos)
    • Head of IT - Sales, Communications & Marketing
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

      As Head of IT for the Sales Function, I drive the digital strategy that empowers our global sales teams. My focus is on delivering smart, scalable technologies that enhance performance, streamline processes, and unlock data-driven decision-making across the organization. Partnering closely with sales leadership, I ensure our IT solutions are aligned with business goals—whether through advanced analytics, CRM platforms, or automation tools. This role sits at the intersection of technology and commercial impact, enabling a more agile, customer-focused sales organization. Member of the leadership team for Digital Industries IT and Sales

    • VP of IT - Digital Sales Platforms
      Jan 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Head of IT Value Center "Digital Sales Platforms" for Siemens Digital Industries. Responsible with an international team of over 150 excellent experts and project managers for both the operations and continuous innovations of our global eBusiness platforms (Sales & Service), our product master data platforms as well as various sales support tools (pricing, quote, CRM). Responsible for our overall Digital Industries cloud strategy and cloud adoption.

    • Global IT Director - Digital Sales Platforms
      Apr 2019 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Head of IT Value Center "Digital Sales Platforms" for Siemens Digital Industries. Responsible with an international team of over 150 excellent experts and project managers for both the operations and continuous innovations of our global eBusiness platforms (Sales & Service), our product master data platforms as well as various sales support tools (pricing, quote, CRM). Responsible for our cloud strategy. E2E budget responsibility 45'€

  • Master Student - Industrial Engineering & Management, Electrical Engineering at University of Twente
    Sep 1996 - Nov 2002 · 6 yrs 3 mos

  • Owner at Maupertuis Design
    2000 - 2002 · 2 yrs

    Owner of a small IT consultancy firm Specialized in information strategy, ebusiness and database design.

  • Internship - IT and process consulting at Cheer Foundation - Beijing
    Aug 2001 - Dec 2001 · 5 mos

    Internship at the Cheer Foundation in Beijing, China. Analysis of information flows and processes. Setup of a information system to handle the complex process of gathering all relevant documents for chinese students going abroad to study including change of processes and change management in chinese working environment. Support in redefining the strategy and main organizational processes.

  • Adelborst at Koninklijke Marine
    1995 - 1996 · 1 yr

    Royal Durch Naval College