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Chris Ouwinga

Questioner · DISC type c
Chairman at Blinqx
📍 Netherlands

Chris Ouwinga is a seasoned entrepreneur who founded the global software company Unit4 in 1980. Now an active investor and chairman at several tech companies, including Blinqx and Molecular Biology Systems, he has a long career shaping the Dutch software industry and was recently honored for his contributions.

He shows a keen interest in the intersection of technology and society, commenting on the role of government in digital transformation and following advancements in health and longevity science. Chris is passionate about how entrepreneurship and technology can drive progress.

He recently received the Computable Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant impact on the Netherlands position in the software world.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Chairman
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Cautious & Analytical
Systematic
Not Easily Convinced

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Software Entrepreneurship
He founded Unit4, a major global ERP software company, and now serves as chairman and investor for several other software businesses like Blinqx.
Health Longevity
Expressed excitement about the XPRIZE Healthspan competition, indicating an interest in scientific advancements related to extending human health and life.
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Career

Work history

1-2020
Chairman
Blinqx
1-2018
Chairman
JMango360
1-2016
Chairman
Molecular Biology Systems
10-2014
Director
Astor Participaties
3-2013
Managing Director
Green Sky BV
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Education
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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