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Edward Westenberg

Edward Westenberg is a director in the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods vertical of the Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG). IBSG works with many of the world's leading companies to help them use technology to accelerate transformation

within their industries.

Edward has more than 20 years of experience in designing and delivering innovative business solutions to retailers across Europe and North America. He has firsthand experience in translating technological advancements into business opportunities for retailers. Prior to joining Cisco, Edward was a retail leader in Capgemini’s Global Sector for Manufacturing Retail and Distribution. From 2001 to 2005 he worked for Capgemini Canada, where he gained experience on the North American market, leading various retail and RFID initiatives and client engagements.

Edward started his career at Albert Heijn in 1989, where he worked on a variety of leading edge distribution projects. He earned his undergraduate degree and a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from the Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

Articles

September 30, 2020

RETAIL & HOSPITALITY

What if stores talked back to you?

2 min read

Stores are a valuable source of data. Just as consumers crave personalized experiences tailored to their needs and interests, the data and insights gained from stores can talk back to you and help to generate the right offerings at the right time.

The impact of cloud and mobility on the Retail Supply Chain

2 min read

Earlier this year I had a bit of an “aha” moment. After a long day at Retail’s Big Show #NRF2016 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York 25,000 people wanted to get back to their hotel – all of them, all at once, at 5 o’clock. I looked at the taxi lines where people […]