Rekoop makes major move on Europe

Continental Europe News

29
Sep
2015

Editor

Time capture specialist Rekoop has signalled its commitment to Europe with the appointment of its first sales director for the region and the opening of a new office in Amsterdam. Juul Leijnse joins from BigHand, where he was European Channel Sales Director, and he will now spearhead Rekoop’s efforts to build on its success to date.

With the largest native firms in Spain, France and Italy already clients, the focus will be on breaking into Germany, Benelux and Scandinavia as well as increasing penetration in existing territories.

CEO Phil Wedgwood comments: “Europe has already proved a fertile market for us but to secure further growth we feel we need to be closer to the action - so it’s about going in wholeheartedly and putting the resources and expertise in place to demonstrate that we are a genuine European vendor. 

Juul is a brilliant addition to the team, not just for his knowledge and connections, but his enthusiasm and energy for the challenge ahead. We want Rekoop to be the dominant force in Europe within two years, with a strategy built around country offices to underscore our commitment to local working.”

Juul Leijnse adds: “Rekoop has achieved so much in its first five years and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be a part of its next chapter. There is huge potential across Europe; yes, there’s a broad spectrum of attitudes and usage in play here, but, like in the UK, firms are increasingly recognising the importance of time capture in not just billing more but knowing more about key aspects of their business, from the cost of delivery to pricing and profitability. We’re here on the ground now to help that process along, and we're the only vendor in this space to be investing in Europe in this way.”