
Edward Gustenhoven
Vice President, Technology Services
The Wendy\’s Company
A transformational Chief Information / Technology Officer and M&A executive who has dealt with technology and value-chain disruptions, providing strategic direction and timely execution at world-class organizations in multiple industries. 30+ years of IT leadership at industry leading organizations with rotations in key aspects of IT (strategy, pre/post-merger integration, ERP/CRM delivery, Enterprise Architecture, Operations, Business Process and Cyber Security).
Led the delivery of large scale IT solutions for multiple business transformation initiatives leveraging multiple on premise and cloud technologies (SAP, Microsoft AX, JD Edwards, Salesforce and various other SaaS/PaaS platforms) in the areas of Sales, Marketing, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Human Resources and Operations.
Recognized thought leader in Business Relationship Management and Partnering. Key resource for Due Diligence, M&A activities, IPO Readiness, strategy and delivery.
Experiencing leading global teams – international hands-on management in Asia, Europe, South American and North America. Managed globally distributed teams with successful turnaround of underperformance to high performing business partners. Experienced with on/offshore outsourcing.
Recognized as a strong collaborative leader, change agent and transformational leader with a strong focus on partnering with the business and business leaders.
Demonstrated delivery of digital transformation and business growth innovation through technology
