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Rick Schutte

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Digital Transformation Manager, HEINEKEN Global Procurement at The HEINEKEN Company
📍 Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands

Rick Schutte is a Digital Transformation Manager for HEINEKENs Global Procurement division. He leads a team of 14, driving over 30 tech and AI initiatives across 70+ countries. Educated at Utrecht University, he is certified as a SAFe Agilist and colleagues describe him as dedicated, transparent, and knowledgeable.

Outside of his corporate role, Rick has a keen interest in organizational change within community-driven groups. He has co-authored publications on implementing successful change within sports clubs and professional organizations, demonstrating a passion for applying change management principles in various contexts.

He served as the Chairman of a volunteer organization that organizes summer camps for 300 children annually.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Digital Transformation Manager, HEINEKEN Global Procurement
Job Level
Middle
Location
Woerden, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Procurement Digitalization
He is responsible for shaping and delivering the Digital Transformation strategy for HEINEKEN's Global Procurement, focusing on Tech & AI.
Organizational Change
He has co-authored two publications on change management and is recognized by colleagues for his ability to help organizations navigate transitions.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Digital Transformation Manager, HEINEKEN Global Procurement
The HEINEKEN Company
1-2023 - 7-2024
Strategic Program Manager, HEINEKEN Global Procurement
The HEINEKEN Company
7-2018 - 12-2022
Project Manager, HEINEKEN Global Procurement
The HEINEKEN Company
6-2017 - 6-2018
Operational Team Lead
Nederlandse Spoorwegen
1-2015 - 4-2017
Management Trainee
ORMIT Nederland
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Education
2008 - 2010
Master of Science (MSc)
Utrecht University
2005 - 2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Utrecht University
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