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.
138 articles published by this author
How do you evaluate your employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities? KSA explained
How do you evaluate and measure knowledge, skills and abilities? What challenges will you face in doing so? ...
20.12.2023 | 6 min read
The skills matrix: Tips, benefits & how to create one
In this article, we’ll go through everything you need to know about skills matrices. We’ll also demonstrate how...
12.12.2023 | 10 min read
5 free skills matrix templates & samples
We’ll take a look at what a skills matrix is and how you can customize and use it...
01.12.2023 | 5 min read
How skills management software is redefining skilled trades training
In this blog, we will take a look at how skills management software is redefining skilled trades training...
24.11.2023 | 3 min read
Quality manufacturing in the digital age: Everything you need to know
. In this article, we’ll take a look at the key aspects of quality manufacturing, the definition of...
17.11.2023 | 4 min read
5 key differences: Discrete manufacturing vs. process manufacturing
We’ll take a look at both discrete and process manufacturing and highlighting their key differences, as well as...
10.11.2023 | 4 min read
What is SMT manufacturing and how can skills management improve it?
Deep dive into SMT manufacturing – factors influencing the SMT market and how skills management can come in...
02.11.2023 | 5 min read
The importance of skill-based training for workplace success
What is skill-based training and why is it important? In this article we deep-dive into the subject and...
27.10.2023 | 5 min read
How to leverage skills management for MES implementation success
In this article, we’ll take a look at what an MES is, the benefits they bring organizations that...
19.10.2023 | 6 min read