Helin appoints industry veteran Heere Blokhuis as Director of Global Sales & Marketing to bolster its global leadership in industrial edge intelligence

Heere Blokhuis brings to Helin an impressive background in international business development and team leadership, honed through his tenure at some of the world's leading tech firms. With a degree from INSEAD Business School, Blokhuis has a proven track record of success, most recently serving as Vice President for Elastic in the EMEA region. Before this, Blokhuis was the Managing Director at SAS BeNeLux. His knowledge of Edge Intelligence use cases, combined with a deep understanding of Artificial Intelligence, will ensure that customers continue to innovate and create business value with the deployment of the Helin Industrial Edge Intelligence platform.

Established in 2017 in the Netherlands, Helin has quickly risen to the forefront of the industrial edge intelligence sector, offering a fully managed SaaS solution that integrates edge control with cloud data processing and AI applications. The company's commitment to security, ease of operation, and innovative solutions has earned it the trust of industry giants such as Boskalis, BP, HMH, Maersk Drilling, Noble Corp, Stena, and Sunrock.

Joost Lasschuit, CEO of Helin, expressed his enthusiasm for Blokhuis joining the team, stating:

‍"The appointment of Heere Blokhuis as Director of Global Sales & Marketing marks a significant milestone in Helin's journey towards global leadership in industrial edge intelligence. His expertise and leadership are precisely what we need to navigate this exciting phase of growth. Following our first funding round with FORWARD.one in December last year, having Heere strengthen our team is yet another testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation and growth. We are thrilled to have him on board and are confident that his contributions will lead us to new heights."

Heere Blokhuis, Director of Global Sales & Marketing at Helin, said:

“I am eager to utilize my experience to help navigate Helin to the next phase of growth while ensuring that our customers continue to maximize the return on the investment they make in the Helin platform.”

About Helin

‍Established in 2017 in the Netherlands, Helin is redefining industrial efficiency, safety, and sustainability through its cutting-edge Industrial Edge Intelligence platform. Specializing in the maritime and energy sectors, Helin offers a fully managed SaaS solution that seamlessly integrates edge control with cloud data processing and remote AI applications, such as Red Zone Management. The platform is distinguished by its unparalleled security and ease of operation, working for global industry leaders like Boskalis, bp, HMH, Maersk Drilling, Noble Corp, Stena, and Sunrock.