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Dirk Schlimm
Dirk joined Geotab in 2010 as a key member of the senior leadership team. In his role as Executive Vice President, Dirk oversees data frameworks and governance, negotiates data usage rights, and is a thought-leader on data access in the connected mobility sector. Dirk’s executive responsibilities include: legal, intellectual property, compliance and cyber outreach.
Canada
About Dirk Schlimm
Current role
Executive Vice President
Expertise
- Connected Mobility
- Data Privacy and Governance
- Business Development
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Management
- Business Leadership
- International Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Published author of the book: Influencing Powerful People: Engage and Command the Attention of the Decision-Makers to Get What You Need to Succeed
- Author of the white paper, “Preserving privacy and security in the connected vehicle: The OBD port on the road ahead”
Education
- The University of Bonn, Law degree
- University of Konstanz, Doctorate of Law
- University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management DEP, IC.D certification
Publications
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Six leadership qualities for crisis management
June 1, 2020
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