About
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.
Expertise
- Connected Mobility
- Data Privacy and Governance
- Business Development
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Management
- Business Leadership
- International Collaboration
Education
- The University of Bonn, Law degree
- University of Konstanz, Doctorate of Law
- University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management DEP, IC.D certification
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”
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Six leadership qualities for crisis management
Effective leaders focus on clear communication.
June 1, 2020
2 minute read
Four questions about cybersecurity every fleet executive must ask
Cybersecurity is an executive responsibility. Dirk Schlimm discusses four principles that should be top of mind for fleet executives.
May 29, 2019
3 minute read
Protecting the lifeblood of value and innovation
Digital responsibility is greatly needed across the industry to preserve access to data as a lifeblood of value, innovation and advancement.
January 23, 2017
7 minute read
Open cars: The future of transportation?
Will the car of the future be open or closed? A review of the landmark article "Open Cars" by L. Determann and B. Perens and a discussion about the future of connected cars.
December 1, 2016
11 minute read
Whose data is it anyway?
Read Dirk Schlimm's discussion about ownership of vehicle data in the fleet industry and learn why "who owns the data?" may be the wrong question to ask.
January 19, 2016
4 minute read
Geotab beats trademark troll in Europe
Geotab push back strongly on trolls who make claims against Geotab.
July 3, 2015
1 minute read
Why competing AND cooperating is the future
Broad acceptance of telematics solutions by consumers and commercial fleets alike have put the industry on a steep growth trajectory. As an industry leader, Geotab is committed to growth through innovation and competition.
March 24, 2015
1 minute read