References
Philips:
Philips Healthcare 2012-2017: Derk Reefman, R&D Leader at Philips IGT
I got to know Frank in 2012 when we had a seemingly insurmountable manufacturability issue in one of our MEMS concepts. Frank introduced a very structured problem solving approach in the team, and moreover, a great team spirit. With that approach, Frank turned the program in a different direction, and also quickly demonstrated success, only to leave us when the problem was no longer existing. In 2016 we encountered another issue in a different MEMS concept. We could hire Frank again, where he demonstrated the skills why we hired him – but also demonstrated fantastic project management and stakeholder communication skills. Next to demonstrating these very important professional attributes, Frank proves to be a very social person as well, which makes it a pleasure to work with Frank.
Derk hired Frank for this assignment .
Philips Research 2012-2013: Micha Bouts, Account manager Healthcare
Frank is a great person to collaborate with. We have been working together in the field of thin film technology for medical implants. Frank showed a perfect balance in managing the trade-off between continued innovative process improvements, while in the meantime securing the need for small series output. He created a transparent attitude in his communication, both internally and with the customer and as such quickly gained trust in his actions. Frank is a true teamplayer and keeps a high spirit of motivation.
Micha hired Frank for this assignment.
Philips Healthcare 2009-2010: Rob Bonne, General Manager Philips BiometriX
Frank helped Philips Medical Systems BiometriX with the volume ramp up of new X-ray sensorplates from January 2009 till summer 2010. As Interim Engineering Manager he provided a structural approach with clear focus on the main items (“three balls approach”). His drive and enthusiasm, combined with the stimulation of cooperation, led to a highly motivated team and good customer relations. This all gave excellent results in a technically complex environment with very demanding customers.
Rob hired Frank for this assignment.
NXP:
NXP, Business Line Portable Power 2007-2008: Walter de Coster, Engineering Manager
Frank Agricola has led us through the Volume Ramp Up of one of our key products manufactured in a challenging process technology for a very demanding customer. With great energy and a drive for results Frank has shown himself a "manager of crazy situations" as they unavoidably arise in critical and complex product ramp up's. Combining his feeling for team dynamics with his technical insight in production process, Frank made a great success out of his assignment.
Walter was Frank’s direct manager for this assignment.
NXP, Business Line Smart Antenna Solutions 2013-2015: Wouter Schutte, Manufacturing Manager
When it comes to very ambitious goals in a technological challenging environment, Frank is your perfect partner and consultant to achieve success with your team ! Frank is a very enthusiastic and engaged Industrial project/program manager with an excellent network and experience in (semiconductor) technology. I have enjoyed working with Frank on a very ambitious volume ramp up business working with wafer and assembly factories in Netherlands, China, Taiwan and Singapore. We have been able to meet our challenging customer demands by Franks strong drive and leadership.
NXP, BU ID, Tagging & Authentication 2013: Dilip Kothari, Director Program Management
As a successor of Frank for the Best in Class UCODE program, I benefited from the excellent organizational and project management qualities of Frank. His capability of effective people interaction and driving actions/decisions is remarkable and great asset to start and organize a new program with dispersed, diverse and heterogeneous teams. He is able to inspire and motivate teams effortlessly. He excels in relation building with customer as well as in communications with management. It was pleasure to work with you, Frank !
Dilip was Frank’s successor as Program Manager in Gratkorn, Austria.
ASML:
ASML D&E 202102023: Michael Kuijken, Group Lead Pellicle
Frank has worked three years at ASML as senior process architect for the development of ultra-thin membranes (pellicles) driving both the process development and the industrialization. This required very challenging technological process and product expertise in combination with dealing with development partners and external suppliers. Frank was able to do this successfully, by using his drive for results, enthusiasm, deep and broad technological knowledge, experience and managment skills. By using his large fundamental knowledge and vast operational experience in a very efficient way, and by excellent management of stakeholders, partners and expectations, Frank was able to make a big success out of this assignment. Because of this, and Frank's drive and enthusiasm being contagious towards the contributing teams, I strongly recommend hiring Frank for high tech development and industrialization assignments.
Michael hired Frank for this assignment
ASML Operations 2006-2007: Rogier Kuijpers, Lean Program Manager Manufacturing
Frank helped us, with his Triodin colleagues, with care for the people behind change. Introduction of Lean Manufacturing will not yield results if the people on the shop floor don’t support it. Frank has attention for the man/woman on the shop floor, and brought us lasting results. Also the project leaders that took over the role of change agent were inspired by Franks contribution.
Rogier hired Frank for this assignment.
Solland Solar:
Solland Solar R&D 2010-2011: Martin Fleuster, R&D Director
Frank is an excellent technical project manager who can manage complex project teams in a technical environment. He creates good visibility for deliverables/milestones within the team and towards the management and does everything to reach them, also under difficult circumstances. He finds a good balance between pushing and coaching when leading a team. He is an excellent coach to his younger colleagues. I would immediately hire him again!
Martin hired Frank for this assignment.
Thermo Fisher:
Thermo Fisher R&D 2017-2020: Carlo Copetti, R&D Department Manager
Frank successfully led a complex R&D program within Thermo Fisher Scientific. As main achievement he brought an innovative module project from technical feasibility to start of production. Frank did it with great energy and enthusiasm and with a lot of attention to team aspects. Franks applied his very good communication skills to motivate his team and keep stakeholders on board. His professional approach was valued internally as well as by partners and suppliers. In summary, Frank completed his assignment at Thermo Fisher Scientific very successful!