Anthony Diaz-Matos

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Managing Director, Head of Digital Workplace at BlackRock

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Anthony Diaz-Matos is the Managing Director and Head of Digital Workplace at BlackRock, where he leads global teams to enhance employee experience through technology. He specializes in enterprise AI strategy, unified communications, and IT operations, notably spearheading the firm-wide rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot. People who have worked with him describe him as a true professional and an excellent manager.

Anthony is an active member of his community, participating in events like tennis tournaments and dinner dances at the Davenport Beach Club. In a recent interview, he mentioned using AI tools like Copilot in his personal life for tasks like generating healthy weekly menus and grocery lists.

He is mentioned as being a mentor and advocate for others within BlackRock, helping them advance their careers to the Managing Director level.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Imaginative

Relationship Oriented

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

AI in the Workplace
He led the enterprise-wide deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot for over 24, 000 employees at BlackRock and has become a passionate aficionado of using AI for work and personal tasks.
Digital Transformation
His entire career, spanning roles at Lehman Brothers, TANDBERG, and BlackRock, has focused on implementing modern technology solutions to meet business needs and improve user experience.
Unified Communications
Previously served as the Global Head of Unified Communications & Collaboration at BlackRock, showing deep expertise in telepresence, video conferencing, and broadcast media strategy.

Media Appearances

How BlackRock's 'flight crew' helped Copilot for Microsoft 365 take off. Featured in Microsoft News

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Work History

1-2019
Managing Director, Head of Digital Workplace at BlackRock
1-2017
Director, Global Head of Unified Communications & Collaboration at BlackRock
12-2010 - 12-2016
Director, Global Head of Multimedia at BlackRock
11-2009 - 10-2010
Director, Global Collaboration Services at TANDBERG
1-2008 - 11-2009
Vice President, Multimedia Services Europe and Mid East at Lehman Brothers

Education

1991 - 1993
BA from Iona University
1989 - 1991
Education details unavailable from Elmira College

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Insights For Selling To Anthony

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anthony is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anthony

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anthony move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Anthony take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Anthony

Personality Compatibility


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