PPDS announced the unexpected passing of Martijn van der Woude, VP of global business development and marketing.
The company noted that van der Woude joined PPDS in 2019, with a career spanning more than 25 years in business development, sales and marketing and general management.
Prior to joining PPDS, van der Woude served as 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.
According to PPDS, van der Woude advocated passionately for driving and promoting sustainability in the AV industry. Here, he steered PPDS‘ sustainability strategy and commitments to bring more environmentally conscious solutions to market.
Statement from PPDS
The company issued the following email statement on the untimely passing of van der Woude:
“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, April 21, 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.”
The Commercial Integrator team, too, extends their condolences to Martijn van der Woude’s family and colleagues.
