Profiel Mario der Weduwen
Introduction
Mario der Weduwen is an experienced CIO/CTO/CDO and a Digital Transformation specialist. He is passionate about innovation and an early adopter of new technologies.
He is also an experienced Non-Executive Director, Mentor and a Trusted Advisor for several organizations and start-ups. Mario has multi-industry experience working in retail, airline, transport, leisure, financial services, new media and consulting. Mario is a (former board) member of the Dutch CIO platform and has an excellent network of over 150 Dutch CIO ́s across top Dutch national and multinational companies.
Professional experience
Mario is currently undertaking many different activities:
- Founder of MDW Consulting, a company that provides professional consulting activities
- Member of the Supervisory Board of Roba Metals
- Member of the advisory board of NetworkC
- Mentor of Digital Management Trainees at EvG Start
- Business Coach for C level executives and Senior Management
- Trusted advisor for board members
- Chairman of CIO-nxt
Key roles of Mario before where:
- CIO and Vice President Technology of Holland Casino
- Member of the Management Team of PA Consulting
- CTO of VNU Media
- CIO and boardmember of C1000
- CIO and boardmeber of ANWB
- IT Director Logistics & Buying & Merchandising AHOLD
- Director Systems Development for Marketing & Sales KLM
Next to his regular roles, Mario has held many additional responsibilities such as:
- Member of the board of the Dutch national CIO Platform
- Member of the supervisory board of All Solutions Online Business Software
- Member of the advisory board of VINT, the innovation institute of Sogeti
- Member of the board of advisors of CIRION (healthcare organization)
- Adviser of several start-ups, such as Innovation Booster and Young Digital Leaders
Leadership and Technical Experience
- Broad range of digital transformation programs at several companies
- Sparring partner for executive and supervisory boards
- Broad range of program management experience
- Expert in agile & scrum, robotics, cyber security, architecture and data & business analytics
- Managed large outsourcing and off/near-shoring engagements
- Mario studied Business Administration at the University of Applied sciences. He has done many training courses, such as: Finance for executives at Insead Fontainebleau, Comenius course, executive program for strategy and leadership at the university of Groningen, Certified Non executive board member at the university of Amsterdam.Successful in many different sectors (retail, airline, new media, logistics, financial services, consultancy, hospitality, entertainment and manufacturing)
Education and Credentials
Mario studied Business Administration at the University of Applied sciences. He has done many training courses, such as: Finance for executives at Insead Fontainebleau, Comenius course, executive program for strategy and leadership at the university of Groningen, Certified Non executive board member at the university of Amsterdam.
Personal Interests
Mario is passionate about innovation and an early adopter of new technologies. He is energetic, sensitive and has good communication skills. Teamwork is essential for him.
He likes outdoor sports, such as running and golf. In his spare time, he loves to go to the movies and theater. Mario is married, has 3 sons and lives in Amsterdam.
Is open for
- Fractional (interim) CIO roles, maximum 2 days a week
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Trusted advisory roles
- Digital and IT advisory roles
- Supervisory Board roles
- Advisory Board roles
Is not open for
- Full time (interim) CIO roles