Barry Van der Groep

Energizer
DISC Type : I

IT Director at Zeeman textielSupers

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Barry van der Groep is the IT Director at Zeeman, bringing over 25 years of senior IT executive and management consulting experience. Described by colleagues as strategic and process-oriented, he leads major digital transformation projects. His background spans retail, automotive, and aviation with companies like Bugaboo, Mitsubishi, and KLM.

Outside of his direct professional responsibilities, Barry has an interest in major global consumer and entertainment brands. His extensive career working with international companies aligns with a broad, global perspective on business and technologys role within multinational corporations.

He described the complex, live transition of Zeemans core logistics software as performing "open-heart surgery with military precision. "

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Believer

Enthusiastic

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
He is actively leading and hiring for the digital transformation at Zeeman, a key priority since he joined the company.
Logistics Modernization
He is spearheading the replacement of a 25-year-old legacy system with a modern, cloud-native warehouse management solution to boost efficiency and scalability.
Cloud & API Architecture
He has explicitly stated his preference for cloud-native, API-first systems to enable faster innovation and better take advantage of new technologies like AI.

Media Appearances

Barry has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2023
IT Director at Zeeman textielSupers
2-2019 - 5-2023
CIO at Boretti
1-2019
Global ICT Director at Bugaboo
ICT Manager EMEA at Veldhoven Group
Manager ICT at ALD Automotive

Education

Education details unavailable from Open Universiteit

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Exp : 7 Location : Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : IT Director at Zeeman textielSupers
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Insights For Selling To Barry

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Barry is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Barry move?

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

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Barry

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