Joe Schwendt

Senior Director, Head of Mobile & Web Technology @ Fresenius Medical Care | Founder @ Runway Hero | Digital Transformation Specialist

Joseph Schwendt, also known as Joe Schwendt, is a technology executive and digital transformation specialist currently serving as the Senior Director, Head of Mobile & Web Technology at Fresenius Medical Care.1 3 In this role, he is contributing to the development of next-generation kidney care technology.1

Professional Background

Joe Schwendt has extensive experience across various industries and is known for his expertise in digital transformation. His career highlights include:

Building over 175 mobile applications
Managing global incident response for Intel
Deploying border control systems worldwide

Prior to his current position, Schwendt has worked with several notable organizations:

Orrick (global law firm)
Veeya (AI-based travel app)
Sanofi (global pharmaceutical company)
ReferralMob (crowd-sourced recruiting)
Apperian (mobile application management)
Intel (global chip producer)
Booz-Allen & Hamilton (government contractor)

In addition to his corporate role, Schwendt runs a boutique technology consultancy called Runway Hero, which focuses on digital transformation, bespoke application development, product sourcing, and integration building.1

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Joe Schwendt is passionate about:

Live music, attending approximately 10 shows per year
Travel and exploration
Aviation (currently learning to fly a 1978 Piper Arrow III)
Sports, including curling, alpine skiing, and golf
Family life as a devoted father of two boys

Schwendt is known for his problem-solving skills, combining technology, process, and people to drive positive change. He describes himself as a change agent and technology evangelist who thrives on challenges and seeks to make the world better through his work.1 2