Emma R. Verhagen

Emma R. Verhagen is the Global IT Director at Unilever, overseeing the company’s entire tech portfolio and demand funnel across 500+ projects. She plays a critical role in shaping Unilever’s long-term IT strategy, ensuring the delivery health, efficiency, and quality of tech programs while managing an annual budget exceeding $200 million.

Recognized as one of the Top 5 Best Young Professionals in the Netherlands (2017), Emma has led large-scale digital transformation initiatives across industries including consumer goods, consulting, manufacturing, telecommunications, and high-tech. With expertise in AI, data analytics, portfolio management, and innovation, she holds multiple certifications in AI, Agile, Scrum, ITIL, and Java.

Beyond Unilever, Emma is the Founder and CIO/CTO of FlinderFly IT, a mobile app development company specializing in mental health technology for the GGZ sector. Passionate about leveraging technology for innovation and impact, she continues to drive advancements in IT strategy and digital transformation on a global scale.