Robert van Bennekom

Robert van Bennekom has extensive experience in information technology and leadership roles, currently serving as IT Director for Europe at Rheem Manufacturing since September 2025. Previously, Robert held the position of Global IT Director at Movella, where responsibilities included defining and executing a global IT strategy. As Vice President of IT at TomTom, Robert managed an IT department of over 50 staff and supported 5,000 employees globally. At Belden, Robert directed the IT department for the EMEA region and oversaw global application teams, while also co-founding Avensus, a successful IT consultancy. Robert's educational background includes an MBA from Nyenrode Business University and ongoing studies in DevOps fundamentals, supply chain management, and various technical courses from esteemed institutions.