Andreas Keller

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EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at TDK

Tokyo, Japan

Overview

Andreas Keller is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at TDK Corporation, a role he has held after a long career within the company since 1995. He has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Regensburg and focuses on global HR transformation and enhancing competitiveness.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Slow

Curious But Skeptical

ROI Driven

They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell  They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions  They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions

Topics They Care About

Global HR Transformation
He has spoken at CHRO events about driving corporate and HR transformation to enhance global competitiveness and frequently posts about his global travels to TDK facilities.
Women in Leadership
He publicly highlights the "incredible impact women in leadership positions are making in TDK" and believes diverse perspectives are critical for innovation.
Future Technology
He engages with TDK's technology and IP departments to have stimulating discussions about the future of the company's technology development.

Media Appearances

Message from Andreas Keller | TDK. Featured in TDK – Careers

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Announcement of changes of Corporate Officers. Featured in TDK – News Center / Press Release

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Andreas Keller, TDK Corp: Profile and Biography. Featured in Bloomberg Markets

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Work History

4-2025
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at TDK
4-2023 - 3-2025
SVP, Chief People & Sustainability Officer at TDK Corporation
4-2017
General Manager Human Resources HQ at TDK Corporation
3-2015 - 4-2018
Executive Vice President BA at TDK Europe GmbH
9-2013 - 3-2017
Head of Global HR at TDK Corporation

Education

Andreas has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Andreas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals

DONT's

  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andreas is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andreas

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andreas move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Andreas take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Andreas

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