Rik Farenhorst

Rik Farenhorst is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience dedicated to optimizing organizations' IT value through culture, leadership, and organizational transformation.

He is passionate about constructing High-Performance Digital Organizations and driving positive impacts by assuming leadership roles, providing training, coaching, and consulting services.

Rik is known for his commitment to inspiring and developing professionals in the realm of digital and organizational transformation and leadership in today's digital age.

His educational background includes a VWO from Oscar Romero, a BSc in Computer Science, a PhD in Software Engineering, and an MSc in Computer Science with a specialization in Software Engineering, all from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Throughout his career, Rik has held various key positions such as Directeur Digital at Ordina, Founder at Rethink Digital, and Member of the Board Of Trustees at Hotelschool The Hague, among others.

With a diverse professional journey that spans from being a CEO at instruqt to a CIO at Transavia, a Business Unit Manager at Xebia, and many other crucial roles in well-known organizations, Rik has cultivated a broad skill set and a deep understanding of the industry.

His extensive experience ranges from being a Ph.D. Researcher in Software Engineering to a Manager at cibit academy Netherlands, reflecting his versatility and expertise.

Rik Farenhorst is a visionary professional dedicated to fostering digital-driven innovation and organizational transformation to ensure the survival and success of organizations in this era of disruption.