Chris Franken

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Co-founder & Partner at Quore Capital

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Chris Franken is the founder and partner of Quore Capital, an M&A advisory firm he co-founded in 2008. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in sell-side transactions for the business services, software, and technology sectors. He previously spent nine years at ABN AMRO, including time with their M&A team in Milan.

Outside of his professional life, Chris is a father of three who is passionate about both wine and kitesurfing. These interests suggest a balance between moments of relaxation and appreciation for craftsmanship, and a more adventurous, active pursuit.

Unique fact: He has significant international M&A experience from his time working on the cross-border advisory team in Milan.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Tough To Convince

Unexpressive

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Sell-Side M&A
As the founder of a boutique M&A firm, his primary focus is advising business owners on navigating the complexities of selling their companies, from valuation to negotiation.
Accountancy Sector
His recent social media activity shows a strong interest in the challenges and changing business models within the accountancy industry, including workload and pricing structures.
Kitesurfing
His company biography lists kitesurfing as one of his passions, indicating an interest in active and adventurous outdoor sports.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2008
Co-founder & Partner at Quore Capital
4-2000 - 9-2008
Director at ABN AMRO M&A Advisory

Education

1997 - 2001
MSc from Erasmus University Rotterdam
1999 - 1999
MSc from Stellenbosch University

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Exp : 25 Location : Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-founder & Partner at Quore Capital
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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