Anna Malinowska

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Executive Consultant, CEO & Founder at UP Consult.pl

Poland

Overview

Anna is an executive consultant and CEO with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, primarily with Valeo. A Master of Engineering from The Silesian University of Technology, she specializes in crisis management, team development, and quality control. Colleagues describe her as goal-oriented, professional, and an effective troubleshooter.

She is passionate about the intersection of technology and human potential, exploring topics like AIs impact on creative thinking and the power of a positive mindset. Anna actively organizes workshops and shares insights on bridging communication gaps between different business worlds, such as IT and traditional manufacturing.

Unique fact: Anna led the project management for Valeos Electric Supercharger, which won a prestigious 2016 Automotive News PACE Award for innovation.

Personality Overview

Risk Tolerant

Objective Evaluator

Big Vision Person

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

Topics They Care About

Automotive Innovation
Spent 21 years in the automotive sector and led an award-winning project for an innovative Electric Supercharger, demonstrating a deep interest in industry advancements.
Crisis Management
Highlights this as a core service in her consulting practice and is recommended by peers as a highly "effective troubleshooter" in challenging projects.
AI & Mindset
Co-organizes creative workshops like the "AI-Ready Mind Quest" to explore how artificial intelligence can challenge and enhance human thinking and problem-solving.

Media Appearances

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Work History

8-2024
Executive Consultant, CEO & Founder at UP Consult.pl
11-2020 - 6-2024
Quality Director Region: Europe and Overseas at Valeo / Product Group Quality Director at Valeo at Valeo
7-2019 - 10-2020
Project Quality Director at Powertrain System Product Group at Valeo
10-2016 - 7-2019
Product Line Quality Director at Valeo

Education

1998 - 2003
master of engineering from The Silesian University of Technology

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Exp : 8 Location : Poland Job Level : Leadership Designation : Executive Consultant, CEO & Founder at UP Consult.pl
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Insights For Selling To Anna

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anna 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 Anna

  • 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 Anna move?

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

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

You And Anna

Personality Compatibility


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