Richard Ventre

Commander
DISC Type : D

Chief Information Officer at Renewi

Netherlands

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
AI in Business
As a Gartner community co-chair, he is involved in high-level discussions on AI adoption and has spoken about leveraging AI and automation to drive efficiency at Renewi.

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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"In our sector, efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand": An interview with Renewi's CIO. Featured in ITdaily

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Work History

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

Education

2001 - 2003
Computer Science from Liverpool John Moores University
1996 - 1999
Computer Science from Liverpool John Moores University

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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Richard

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