Adrie Reinders (Founder)

is a serial entrepreneur. In 1975 he founded Microlife B.V., a company specializing in customer related services and training for mainframe environments. Clients included ING Bank, ABN-AMRO Bank and European Government Agencies, In 1987, Adrie sold the business , now500 employees, with an annual revenue of 22.5 million euro.

In 1989 Adrie founded I.C.T. Rijnhaave, an I.T. firm specializing in systems integration. Shareholders included Bank Paribas, NOM Capital, DBG Bank, AG, CIN/VEN and ACHMEA (insurance).  After selling the company to Syntegra (a  subsidiary of British Telecom) in 1996, he served on the Syntegra Board of Directors until 2001.

Adrie founded his third I.T. business, Plus Integration Supply Chain Solutions B.V. in 1997. During the subsequent 4 years, he built the global business solutions firm specializing in supply chain management and software services into a robust business with interests in the Netherlands, United States and the United Kingdom. Customers consisted of major pharmaceutical manufacturers based in the U.S. as well as many of the largest retailers in Europe.

Over the course of his professional career Adrie has served as an advisor and board member for numerous successful private and public companies including Residex Ventures, as Chairman.
In 2004 - Adrie co-founded OHM Inc., which specialises in assisting technology companies achieve quicker and more effective sales results by offering his considerable expertise, experience and access to his global network of high level business contacts.

Adrie is Chairman of the Board for Blue Blood (Fashion) and member of the board of Active International and Triton Distribution Systems and was appointed in 2008 as Member of the Industrial Advisory Board at Kelly Business School at Indiana University.

Adrie and Marion are authors of the book "The N Factor - how Networking can change the dynamics of your business", published in the US in May 2007.
Adrie contributes a weekly blog to E.Factor on Connecting/Networking - special meetings around the world.

Adrie has a black-belt in Martial Arts and ran the New York Marathon in 1994. He is an avid sportsman allround.

 

Marion Freijsen (Founder & CTO)

has had over 20 years of extensive entrepreneurial experience in International business with a primary focus on Technology and Sales Management. From an early start in Merchant Banking in London in 1987, she has worked solely in commercial roles at technology companies, at five different hi-tech start-ups.

Throughout her career – Marion has been successful in expanding the organisation's activities in greenfield regions across Europe. She has sold, or managed a wide variety of technology solutions ranging from highly complex enterprise solutions to serving the specific demands of on-line trading markets.

During the course of the past 20 odd years, Marion has set-up and managed offices in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands and built an extensive network amongst the financial services industry and blue-chip multi-national corporates across Europe and the US.

Marion is co-founder and Executive Board Member of OHM, and co-founder of The E.Factor and Cranevision. At E.Factor she has been responsible for the entire build from concept to finished product of the website and continues the development on an ongoing basis. She is advisor to a few start-up companies and is member of a think-tank in the Netherlands consisting of government, CEOs and board members of top organisations and other related individuals.

Marion is author of the book "The N-Factor - how Networking can change the dynamics of your business", which she wrote with Adrie Reinders and which was published in the US in May 2007.
She is a frequent speaker at events on Technology and Entrepreneurship and Business Plan competition judge and panellist at Business Schools globally. Marion writes a weekly blog on "Do's and Don'ts in Entrepreneurship" on www.Efactor.com

Marion holds a degree in International Sales & Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.

Marion's main passion outside of E.Factor is sports - she participated in sports from waterskiing and paragliding as well as enjoys more regular sports such as running, mountainbiking, swimming and fitness. Her main achievements were in Triathlon - culminating in her participation in the 1994 World Championships for the Netherlands (Amateurs).

 

Roeland Reinders (Founder)

brings over 15 years experience as an entrepreneur, having led a number of start-up companies in the development of corporate strategy and implementation.

Roeland has been instrumental at the companies he has founded and/or managed for leading them successfully through periods of transition. Through his various roles – Roeland has extended his in-depth knowledge of managing technology companies. Over the past 15 years, Roeland has been able to build a solid contact network across Europe and the US.

Roeland is a 1994 graduate of Haarlem Business School, The Netherlands.

Aside from his work - Roeland is keen on sport activities such as Racing where he drove for BMW and Nissan dealer teams in Dutch national championships, won many prices. Won 24 hours of Franchorchamps with Nissan Skyline in his class. Many other cup races in the Netherlands, Benelux and Europe for Renault.

He played Waterpolo for many years (till 18 years old)  in the Dutch National team. Became National Champion with his Club Team and participated in the Dutch National Swimming Championships for many years

Roeland is one of the co-founders of both OHM and the E.Factor. In additional Roeland holds a number of  Advisorships such as the Tao Group B.V. , Amsterdam ( holding company of: Jimmy Woo and Suzy Wong) , Keiretsu (see www.keiretsu.nl), specialist in multi-media and advisor at Innoviting (www.innoviting.nl) and Ambitious People (www.ambitiouspeople.nl).

 

Rodney Sampson (Partner)

Rodney Sheron Sampson is a vetted business innovator, strategist, corporate developer, marketer, author and global influencer. Futuring ideas and implementing successful organizational objectives is his primary core competency. He simultaneously reaches into the worlds of business, not for gain organizations and government. He regularly advises nations, businesses and bishops that lead millions of constituents throughout the planet. Over the last 15 years, Sampson's clients have generated more than one billion ($1B) in revenue from utilizing his advisory, management, business development and marketing services.

A serial entrepreneur, Sampson founded Multicast Media Networks (Streamingfaith.com) in 2000, Intellect in 2002, Mobile Currency in 2006 and Legacy Opportunity Funds in 2008. Currently, Sampson is developing ii Can, an integrated interactive captive audience network that connects consumers and prosumers together via relevant and engaging content, technology, causes and commerce.

Sampson is an owner and partner in EFactor.com, the fastest growing social network for entrepreneurs and investors worldwide.  Sampson also serves as an Executive Board Member of OHM Business Development, Lifestyle Wireless and Archiemae.

As a spiritual and intellectual dynamo, Sampson is the lead innovator of Action Virtual Church, an emerging concept in which its non -traditional, entrepreneurial and jet set type members embrace a collective consciousness that leverages virtual, social media, mobile and web platforms to connect with their faith.  In addition, he serves as a General Overseer and Advisor in the 8th largest African American denomination (The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International) under the leadership of Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr.  From 2004-2006, Sampson was a trainer, coach and consultant with Dr. John Maxwell's global leadership training organization, EQUIP.

Sampson serves as Chairman of Direction Movement, a 21st century movement dedicated to establishing a generation of creators, producers, owners, and leaders. The concept for this movement was created out of the desire and demand for a relevant economic and entrepreneurial experience that speaks directly to the changing times.  Taking intentional actions and steps towards education, entrepreneurship, and economic development is the focal point of this sweeping global movement.

Sampson is the author of Your Manifest Destiny: 7.5 Words to Transform Your Future, Yes We Will: Solutions for Realizing Your Personal Power, and blacks and their Trillions: Introducing Symbiotic Economics.

Sampson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Tulane University and a Masters in Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management. He also studied in the Doctorate of Medicine Program at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine from 1995-1999. In 1998, Sampson received an honorary Doctorate of Ministry from the I.G.F Theological Seminary.

A strong believer in global reinvestment, Sampson has been a friend of Africa. He has worked closely with The Republic of Namibia and The Republic of Gabon in the areas of leadership development, business development, strategy and relational affairs. For his contributions to humanity, Sampson was awarded The Phoenix Award - the City of Atlanta's highest honor - by Mayor Shirley Franklin in 2004.

 

Hamdan Mohamed (Partner, Middle East and North Africa)

Hamdan Mohamed, Owner & CEO of TEQANIYA.com, hit the global stage in 2007 dominating the category of  E-Commerce at the U.A.E Web Awards 2007 & 2008. His innovative approach and style has earned him recognition as the leading online entrepreneur in the UAE. This recognition being backed by other prestigious awards including Retail ME’s Online Retailer of the year 2007 and Winner of the Pan Arab Web Awards 2008.

Understanding the complexities of doing business in the Arab world, Hamdan again took the initiative by founding ArabBusinessClub.org – a platform for the upper echelon of global enterprise looking to do business with the Arab World.

Along with the establishment of The Arab Business Club came his appointment as Sole Licensee for E.Factor covering The Middle East and North Africa; an appointment that reinforces his status as The Middle East’s leading Entrepreneur.

Previous accolades and recognition have not only been for his primary businesses. Hamdan was recently named as Brand Ambassador for SCUDERIA 250 Supercar Club - an international, members only, concept of exclusivity.  This is an honor never before bestowed on a UAE National.

Dubai Government has named Hamdan as Internet and Technology Advisor for the Dubai Sports Council, a prestigious position requiring special talents - Another first for a UAE National.

Networking is essential for business; As an Ambassador for Xing.com Hamdan holds monthly events in Dubai. He does not take a back seat here either, delivering High Powered Seminars to theatres full of Non-Arab Business Individuals wishing to feed off his knowledge of Culture and how to do business with the Arab World.

He was Panel Director at the E-Commerce Summit ME 2008 and regularly visits various Universities and Colleges in the UAE giving powerful Lectures. Most recently he has been chosen by the Institute of Applied Technology to Judge in the 2009 Emirates National Skills Competition that been held in Abu Dhabi.

Hamdan’s Initiatives always attract attention, with superb contacts and well earned recognition, Hamdan is a magnet for the Media.

Google Hamdan and you will get an idea of his involvements and activities. Hamdan is on the front line of initiatives and future developments in the UAE.

Hamdan is keen on recreational activities too. Horse riding and Scuba are two such activities that give an indication that Hamdan requires challenge and even danger in all aspects of life.

Hamdan’s Web Awards:

Best Strategic Service, UAE Web Award 2008
Silver Winner E-Commerce, Pan Arab Web Award, 2008
Silver Winner Directories & Information Services, UAE Web Award, 2008
Bronze Winner E-Commerce, Pan Arab Web Award, 2008
Gold Winner E-Commerce, UAE Web Award, 2007
Online Retailer of the Year, Middle East Retail Award, 2007