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About
René grew up in Kirkland, Washington, and earned his undergraduate degree in Business from the University of Washington. He later completed executive programs at Stanford University and went on to receive his master’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, specializing in technology innovation and global leadership. A first-generation American and dual Swiss citizen, René was raised by Swiss parents who instilled in him a strong sense of discipline, integrity, and perseverance. His father, a self-made entrepreneur, established a hair salon in downtown Seattle, exemplifying the values of hard work and independence that shaped René’s outlook. René began his entrepreneurial journey at an early age, managing a paper route for The Seattle Times for five years. As one of the publication’s top producers, he developed early experience in sales and small business operations—foundational lessons that have informed his leadership approach and professional success throughout his career.
Education
University of Washington - BA, Business Administration
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters, Business Administration
California Real Estate Broker License - Active #01858227
NVIDIA Academy - AI Infrastructure and Operations
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Entrepreneurship Development Program
Stanford University -Executive Program for Growing Companies, Finance & Accounting
Wall Street Prep - Financial Statement and Valuation Analysis
Konkurrenskraftig
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Experience
As Chief Revenue Officer at Benchmark International, René helps business owners realize the full value of their life’s work by connecting them with the right buyers and opportunities for strategic growth or exit. He leads the origination team that engages with owners to unlock the full value of their business, plan their legacy, and secure their financial future providing guidance and insight every step of the way. His role encompasses business development, field directors, demand generation marketing, market research, and advisory services, aligning the firm’s insights and strategy to the unique objectives of each client. He works closely with the deal transaction team, from the first conversation to closing, ensuring that every step of the customer journey is executed with precision, integrity, and a focus on maximizing value.
Passion
René is passionate about his role at Benchmark International because it gives him the privilege of partnering with business owners at one of the most important moments of their journey helping them unlock the true value of their companies, plan their legacy, and secure their financial future. He is motivated by knowing that the work creates meaningful impact for families, employees, and communities, and that he can guide clients through a complex process with integrity, clarity, and trust.
René is also enthusiastic about technology, data-driven insights, process optimization, and innovation. He has advised start-ups and served on boards across diverse software ecosystems, contributing strategic guidance and operational expertise. Since the emergence of artificial intelligence as a mainstream business enabler, he has been at the forefront of applying AI across the customer engagement lifecycle to enhance experiences, accelerate insights, and drive efficiency.