Erik Klomp, Novodoor

Steve Dickinson's guest in today's episode is Erik Klomp, founder and CEO of Novodoor. Erik is a Dutch entrepreneur who lives and works out of Istanbul, operating at the very extreme end of the global entrance solutions market. His company, Novodoor, doesn't just sell doors; they secure some of the largest, highest-stakes infrastructure projects in the world—specializing in complex fire door installations for international airports and mega-developments, primarily across the Middle East.What makes him unique is that he has constructed a truly global supply chain, stitching together products from Germany, Italy, Spain, South Korea, and the United States to deliver a unified solution to his clients. He is also a man who knows a thing or two about endurance, having successfully completed the gruelling Dakar Rally.Topics covered in the show include:The Dakar Rally mindsetGlobal sourcing: The unified platform in actionThe reality of mega-infrastructure projectsThe challenge of global coordinationFeedback from the frontline to suppliersThe high stakes of fire door complianceThe global life, and the meaning of partnership