About Rick van Echtelt
Rick van Echtelt is the Co-Founder and CEO of AG5, where he leverages over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship and developing skills management software. Passionate about innovation and creating new business models, Rick thrives on empowering his team to achieve their full potential. He played a pivotal role in establishing the first skills matrix software for the Dutch safety regions, demonstrating his ability to merge technology with critical public services while ensuring seamless and impactful implementation.
Prior to founding AG5, Rick established N200, where he honed his skills in the software sector and gained invaluable experience in strategic business growth. He now uses that expertise to guide AG5 Skills Management Software toward industry leadership by developing cutting-edge solutions for skills and compliance management.
Rick holds an academic background in Business and Economics from Nyenrode Business University and Inholland University of Applied Sciences. His solid educational foundation complements his extensive professional acumen.
Beyond leading the AG5 team, Rick is a dedicated advocate for tech-driven social initiatives that drive positive change. He enjoys exploring emerging technological trends, fostering innovative thinking within his network, and advocating for solutions that combine technological advancement with meaningful societal impact.
158 articles published by this author
Competency management system vs LMS: key differences
A competency management system (CMS) validates on-the-job capability with role-based skills, evidence, and audit readiness, while a learning...
01.09.2025 | 5 min read
Workforce redeployment: Building an agile, future-ready organization
This guide explores why redeployment matters now more than ever, how skills visibility and technology are changing the...
01.09.2025 | 6 min read
Top Skills Management Software 2025
Skills management software has emerged as a critical enabler, helping businesses map competencies, close gaps, and future-proof their...
24.08.2025 | 6 min read
The top 10 AI skills transforming manufacturing in 2025
In 2025, AI is transforming manufacturing through robotics and automation — but only if workers have the right...
19.08.2025 | 6 min read
What is a skills gap analysis?
A skills gap analysis is a strategic tool to future-proof your workforce. It compares current capabilities to future...
17.07.2025 | 7 min read
Career development frameworks: Why do they matter?
A career development framework defines how employees grow across roles, levels, and competencies. In 2025, it’s essential for...
11.07.2025 | 8 min read
What are career development tools?
Career development tools are essential digital platforms that enable organizations to map, track, and enhance workforce skills. Features...
10.07.2025 | 7 min read
What is talent mobility and why is it critical in 2025?
Talent mobility in 2025 is a strategic imperative driven by skills, enabled by technology, and sustained by culture....
08.07.2025 | 8 min read
Solving manufacturing workforce challenges amid global disruption
Learn how workforce and skills management can provide you with better visibility into skills, smarter scheduling, and clear...
01.07.2025 | 5 min read