Van Dijk is the regional channel manager for Siemens product lifecycle management (PLM) software in Africa. Siemens PLM Software is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management and manufacturing operations management software. Siemens helps manufacturers optimise their digital enterprise and realise innovation. Van Dijk started his Siemens career in 2006. Prior to this he worked as interim manager for franchise startups and he ran a business in programme management. He has worked in business development and sales for more than 20 years.  Throughout his career, Van Dijk received several achievement awards for outstanding performance in business development and sales.

Since 2013, Van Dijk has been working in Middle East and Africa territory. In this role, he contributes to growing the African business with a special focus on academic and educational programmes and the development of the distributor community of Siemens PLM Software. Van Dijk is also key account manager for a customer in the aerospace and defence industry.