Archit Dhir, MBA

Evaluator
DISC Type : CSD

Director, Foreign Direct Investment, the Nordics, UK and Ireland at Investissement Québec

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Archit Dhir is the Director of Foreign Direct Investment at Invest Québecs London office, focusing on attracting investment from the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics. An MBA graduate from The Ohio State University, his peers describe him as helpful and a great professional. He has extensive international experience in economic development, having lived and worked in three countries.

Originally from New Delhi, Archit has built a global career with roles in India, Africa, and the Middle East before moving to North America. His international background gives him strong cross-cultural communication skills, which he applies to fostering business relationships between Europe and Quebec. He has a keen interest in emerging technology sectors.

Unique fact: Archit was named one of the top "40 Under 40 in Economic Development" for his leadership and innovation in the field.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Quebec FDI
His primary role at Invest Québec is attracting foreign direct investment to stimulate Quebec's economic development, particularly from European markets.
Quantum Ecosystems
He actively promotes Quebec's quantum, semiconductor, and microelectronics sectors by attending international tech conferences and connecting with industry leaders.
Nordic Business Expansion
A key part of his role involves fostering relationships with Nordic companies, evidenced by his work with Finnish firms and frequent travel to the region.

Media Appearances

Archit has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Director, Foreign Direct Investment, the Nordics, UK and Ireland at Investissement Québec
5-2020 - 6-2024
Director, FDI, Nordics at Investissement Québec
5-2019
Board Member at AMCHAM Canada Quebec Chapter
1-2020 - 4-2020
Director, International Business Development at Finance Montréal
4-2018 - 12-2019
Director, International Projects at Finance Montréal

Education

2011 - 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Ohio State University
2005 - 2008
Bachelor from Shaheed Sukhdev College Of Business Studies

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Insights For Selling To Archit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Archit is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Archit

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Archit move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Archit take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Archit

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