Andrea Giesecke ♠️

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Head of Sustainability Communication and PR at AFRY

Sweden

Overview

Andrea is the Head of Sustainability Communication and PR at AFRY, leveraging a Master of Science from Kings College London. She has a strong background in environmental advocacy and strategic consulting, with colleagues describing her as dedicated, professional, and efficient.

Her career demonstrates a deep-seated passion for environmental causes, transitioning from roles at the Environmental Defense Fund to leading corporate sustainability narratives. She actively engages in high-level climate discussions, consistently advocating for urgent and collaborative action to address the climate crisis.

Andrea has participated in delegations for major UN Climate Conferences, including COP28 and the event in Baku.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Direct & Assertive

Risk Tolerant

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Climate Action
Actively participates in global climate discussions like COP28, advocating for immediate action and viewing the climate transition as a major opportunity for the private sector.
Energy Transition
Focuses on the critical role of electrification in achieving climate goals, a key topic from seminars she has highlighted from her company, AFRY.
Sustainability Comms
As Head of Sustainability Communication at AFRY, she shapes the narrative around how corporations can lead the shift towards a sustainable future.

Media Appearances

Andrea has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2022
Head of Sustainability Communication and PR at AFRY
8-2021 - 11-2022
Senior Consultant at Kekst CNC
2-2019 - 10-2021
Project Leader at Axfoundation
2017 - 11-2022
Senior Associate at JKL
10-2013 - 11-2022
Research Analyst at Environmental Defense Fund

Education

2012 - 2013
Master of Science (MSc) from King's College London
2010 - 2012
Bachelor's degree from University of Gothenburg

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Insights For Selling To Andrea

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrea is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrea

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrea move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Andrea take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Andrea

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