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Richard Ventre

Commander · DISC type D
Chief Information Officer at Renewi
📍 Netherlands

Richard is an international Chief Information Officer at Renewi, leading the technology strategy to advance the circular economy. With over two decades of experience at firms like SHV Holdings and Maersk, he is a transformational leader who studied Computer Science. Colleagues describe him as an exceptionally kind and approachable people person.

Originally from Liverpool, Richard has extensive global experience, having led teams and transformations across Europe, Asia, and the US. He values experiencing different cultures and has spoken about applying professional discipline to his personal lifestyle and health. He is a family man with a wife and children.

He is the Co-Chair of the Governing Body for the Gartner Benelux CIO Community.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Richard shows up

Candid & Clear
Impact-Driven
Strong-Willed

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Priorities

Topics Richard cares about

Circular Economy
He leads the technology agenda at Renewi, a waste-to-product company, and has stated his strong belief in the company's mission to "waste no more".
Digital Transformation
A core theme of his career, he has led large-scale digital transformations at complex global companies like SHV Holdings, Adani Ports, and A.P. Moller - Maersk.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Chief Information Officer
Renewi
1-2022 - 1-2026
Group Chief Information Officer
SHV Holdings Company
12-2019 - 1-2022
CIO and Senior Vice President
Adani Ports and SEZ
10-2016 - 12-2019
Global IT Director
A.P. Moller - Maersk
2-2014 - 10-2016
Head of Technical Operations
Network Rail
In the press

Media appearances

"In our sector, efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand": An interview with Renewi's CIO. Featured in ITdaily
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Renewi strengthens leadership team with appointment of Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Information Officer. Featured in Renewi (official website)
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Education
2001 - 2003
Computer Science
Liverpool John Moores University
1996 - 1999
Computer Science
Liverpool John Moores University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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