Edward Benning Email & Phone Number

Edward Benning is a Managing Director within Accenture's Industry X group, responsible for the Manufacturing & Operations group in the BeNeLux region.This group is focused on driving measurable value for clients by leveraging the power of data, digital, and advanced technologies to redefine manufacturing and asset management processes and deliver tangible business outcomes. Industry X helps clients unlock new revenue streams, boost productivity, and meet sustainability goals by transforming how products are designed, sourced, manufactured, and serviced. With over 20 years of experience across Europe, Edward specializes in helping businesses align their strategies and operations with cutting-edge IT and OT (Information and Operational Technology) solutions to maximize return on investment. His expertise lies in connecting business needs to data-driven innovations, enabling clients to optimize processes and deliver superior products to market faster and more efficiently.Edward's unique value proposition is his ability to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring that digital transformation initiatives directly contribute to top-line growth and operational excellence. He has successfully led large-scale digital transformations and small, high-impact innovation programs, always focused on creating value through improved processes, cost reductions, and enhanced customer experiences. His analytical approach and deep understanding of the manufacturing sector enable him to turn complex challenges into clear business opportunities, delivering quantifiable results for clients.Edward led the rapid growth of the relative new IX Manufacturing & Operations group, starting just 5–6 years ago. Under his leadership, the group scaled from a small group to a leading differentiating player in the Netherlands, with now a team of over 120 employees and a strong sales and revenue impact. Edward successfully balanced ambitious growth targets with operational continuity, building a winning team culture and ensuring sustainable success.

Listed skills include Application Architecture, Smart Metering, Smart Grid, Solution Architecture, and 14 others.