Vice President of global business development and marketing at PPDS, Martijn van der Woude, has died. van der Woude joined PPDS in 2019 and had a career spanning more than 25 years in business development, sales and marketing, and general management.
Prior to joining PPDS, he was co-founder and CEO of a Hong Kong and China-based dvLED manufacturer for the sport, media, and events markets globally, and before this decade in Asia, he founded and owned a Dutch-based international software and consultancy company.
Perhaps most importantly, throughout his career, van der Woude was a passionate advocate for driving and promoting sustainability in the AV industry, steering PPDS’ sustainability strategy and commitments to bringing more environmentally conscious solutions to market.
PPDS released the following statement:
It is with great sadness that we confirm the unexpected death of Martijn van der Woude, VP Global Business Development and Marketing of PPDS, who passed away due to a cardiac arrest on Monday, 21 April 2025.
A colleague, a dear friend, and a true business leader, Martijn has been an intrinsic, highly regarded and respected member of the PPDS and wider TPV Technology team since 2019. He will be remembered as a transformational and entrepreneurial enabler – a champion in the AV community globally. Martijn will be truly missed by us all.
In his private life, a pilot in every sense of the word, a devoted husband and father with a love for the skies. Our thoughts are with all in Martijn’s family.
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