Erik Vlugt joined VeriFone in 2004, serving as Sr. Product Manager for Customer Facing Devices. In this capacity he helped define and drive the development of the MX line of products. In 2006, Mr. Vlugt was promoted to Director of Product Management for Integrated Solutions to help drive and execute the global product strategy for integrated products. In 2009, Mr. Vlugt accepted his current Vice-President of Product Marketing position. He is currently responsible for product marketing for VeriFone’s Integrated Systems group, which includes the retail and petroleum segments.

Prior to joining VeriFone, Mr. Vlugt managed TDK’s Product Management group and worked on a variety of consumer electronics, mobile computing, and wireless products.

Mr. Vlugt obtained his degree in Computer Science and Business in The Netherlands, and he is fluent in English and Dutch.