Erik van Wunnik

Managing Director NewAmbient @ NewCold | Automation, AI, Product Development, Engineering

Netherlands

About

Leading our new strategic growth division NewAmbient of NewCold, focused on developing and scaling the next generation of automated ambient logistics solutions. The logistics industry is shifting from push to pull, from static storage to dynamic configuration. “The logistics of tomorrow does not require more warehouses, but smarter organized networks.” With NewCold’s unique vertical capabilities, our own software, our own racking company, our in-house automation expertise, and our ability to invest in assets ourselves, we are positioned to fundamentally reshape how goods are stored and distributed globally. NewCold has already proven that disruption works. We changed the cold chain. Now we will take the same principles in automation, density, data, and responsibility for performance and apply them to the broader supply chain.

Experience

  • Managing Director NewAmbient at NewCold
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Leading our new strategic growth division, focused on developing and scaling the next generation of automated ambient/dry goods logistics solutions.

  • DSV - Global Transport and Logistics (11 yrs 3 mos)
    • Global VP Product Development
      Sep 2022 - Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Combining engineering / design, data management, program management excellence, Tender Management, CRM Strategy, creativity and imagination to develop and sell the next generation of best-selling Supply Chain products in various categories for DSV Contract Logistics throughout our Global footprint.

    • Director Product Development
      Aug 2018 - Sep 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos

      "Sustainability Ambassador Benelux DSV Solutions" Combining engineering / design, program management excellence, creativity and imagination to develop the next generation of best-selling Supply Chain products in various categories for DSV Solutions

    • Global Business Development Director Industrial
      Aug 2014 - Aug 2018 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Global Business Development for DSV Solutions. This comprehends marketing, product & service development, sector development, sales, tender management and account management in DSV Solutions. Coaching of, training to, concept development for and sales support to (local tenders and opportunities) all existing country organizations in DSV Solutions. Supply Chain Analysis and Execution (development of 4 PL product and external consultancy). Global leader on 3D Printing product development: "3D Exploration Lab"

  • Member of Council for Logistics Know How at evofenedex
    2008 - Oct 2025 · 17 yrs 10 mos

    evofenedex is the Dutch Shippers Association. Goals evofenedex-Council for Logistics Know How: · advise evofenedex (requested and non-requested) on (integrated) logistics so that evofenedex is and will remain an authority on logistics in the broadest sense. · Connect evofenedex and the logistics leaders in multinational companies · Expand the position of evofenedex as leading authority on logistics · Strengthen the relationships with logistics know-how institutions Activities of Council for Logistics: · Discussion partner for evofenedex on all logistics topics · Help evofenedex prioritize logistical theme's · Contribute to a better connectivity to the higher educational institutes · Contribute to and maintain evofenedex logistical know how(collaborate, year-book, annual congress, evofenedex Logistics)

  • Chief Sound of Soundz at Soundz
    Dec 2020 - Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Founder at Yoroppa Business Network (Europe - Japan)
    Feb 2012 - Feb 2022 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    Yoroppa is a network for professionals offering extensive face-to-face and online networking opportunities to the European and Japanese business community. Our mission is to bring these market closer together, facilitate the development of mutually beneficial "win-win" relationships, educate, and promote the growth of business between Europe and Japan. We support members in all phases of their career whether looking for clients, talent, a job, capital, or strategic alliances.