Rene van Erk

Rene is the Chief Strategy Officer at SWAT Mobility, where he leads the company’s long-term vision and strategic direction. He oversees marketing and partnerships, both enhancing SWAT's presence in key regions and identifying opportunities in emerging geographies as well as identifying how SWAT can truly scale moving forward.
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Rene is also the Founder & CEO of multiple companies focused on serving SaaS and ISV scale-ups. He acts as a board advisor for software scale-ups, frequently on behalf of investors, and is a recognised speaker at various software events. With over 25 years of experience in Software, Rene specialises in turnaround management and growth strategies, concentrating on Product, Technology, Marketing, M&A and Strategy. He has been involved in over 100 acquisitions and divestments.

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As the founder of ISVWorld, the largest AI data platform for independent software vendors, he has led data-driven strategy projects for major tech, private equity, and consulting firms globally. Prior to ISVWorld, Rene held positions at Microsoft in Asia and the US and was involved in the Open Systems Movement at OSF, which later merged into The Open Group. He also led product development and M&A efforts at Wolters Kluwer Europe, enhancing his industry knowledge and leadership skills.