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Willem Huiskes
Business Developer ITAD @ Sims | IT Asset Disposition
Willem Huiskes is a seasoned professional in the IT asset disposition (ITAD) and electronics recycling industry, currently working at Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS).3 With over a decade of experience in the recycling sector, he holds the position of Head of Business Development, Technology & Software - SLS Reuse EMEA at the company.23
Role and Responsibilities
Willem Huiskes focuses on creating value in reusing IT and cloud equipment, which aligns with SLS's commitment to the circular economy and sustainable IT practices. His work involves:
- Developing strategies for recycling and reusing cloud material1
- Helping organizations close their material loops and build circular data center operating models1
- Enabling the extension of life for IT and electronic devices2
Industry Involvement
Huiskes is actively involved in industry events and discussions:
- He delivered a keynote speech at the German Datacenter Association's networking event in Frankfurt, addressing how to create conditions for CO2-neutral data center operations by 20301
- Participated in the Datacloud Global Congress in Monaco, where SLS exhibited and discussed trends in digital infrastructure2
- Scheduled to join a panel discussion on "Circularity & Data Centers: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" at an upcoming event4
Company Background
Sims Lifecycle Services, where Huiskes works, is a global leader in IT asset disposal and electronics recycling.5 The company provides solutions for Fortune 500 companies and major cloud providers, focusing on:
- Secure and responsible management of IT equipment disposition
- Recycling of electronic products
- Supporting the evolution towards circularity in the electronics industry
- Offering data security, IT value recovery, and sustainable IT use services2
Willem Huiskes' LinkedIn username is willemhuiskes, as mentioned in the query.3