Caroline Kamerbeek

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Member at SER Topvrouwen

Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

Overview

Caroline is a communications executive at DNV with over 20 years of international experience leading marketing and public affairs for the energy sector. She holds a Masters degree from Rotterdam School of Management and is passionate about driving the global energy transition. Colleagues describe her as ambitious, optimistic, and digitally savvy.

Her personal passion is centered on creating a sustainable future, a commitment demonstrated through her board memberships and advisory roles. She previously chaired the board for Stichting kiEMT, a foundation that supports businesses and schools in the energy transition and circular economy, showing a deep interest in community and industry collaboration.

She is the initiator of The Great Transition movement, a communication-focused platform designed to accelerate the energy transition.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Demanding

Upfront

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Energy Transition
Her entire career and public-facing work are dedicated to communicating the urgency and strategy of transitioning to sustainable energy sources, calling it the "biggest change process ever".
Strategic Communications
She believes marketing and communications professionals are crucial game-changers for building bridges across sectors and changing mindsets to move the world towards sustainability.
Corporate Sustainability
Her work focuses on helping DNV's clients navigate the complexities of decarbonization and implement sustainable business practices.

Media Appearances

Caroline has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Member at SER Topvrouwen
6-2025
Member Professional Advisory Committee International School of Business at HAN University of Applied Sciences
2-2021
Vice President Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs for Energy Systems at DNV at DNV
1-2016 - 1-2023
Chair Of The Board Of Directors at Stichting kiEMT
11-2011 - 2-2021
Vice President Global Marketing & Communications, Energy at DNV

Education

2005 - 2008
Master’s Degree from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
2018 - 2018
Leading Digital Transformation Programme from INSEAD

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Exp : 35 Location : Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands Job Level : Senior Designation : Member at SER Topvrouwen
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Insights For Selling To Caroline

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Caroline is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Caroline

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Caroline move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Caroline take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Caroline

Personality Compatibility


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