René van Zundert

René van Zundert is an accomplished IT executive with extensive experience in transforming organizations through digital initiatives and operational improvements. Currently serving as VP IT - CIO for BeNe & Nordics at GXO Logistics, Inc., René has successfully driven profitability and enhanced customer experience through strategic IT roadmaps. Previous roles include Director of IT at Alliance Healthcare, where a patient-centric pharmacy delivery model was implemented, and Senior Vice President IT at DB Schenker, where a centralized global IT organization was established. With a strong background in project management and consulting from positions at DHL, DLL, Essent, Accenture, and Goodyear, René has consistently demonstrated expertise in overseeing large-scale IT transformations across various industries. René holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Maastricht University and has furthered education at prestigious institutions such as MIT and Columbia Business School.