Christiaan Van Heest

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Creative Director at Antonie

Ridderkerk, South Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Christiaan is a Creative Director and professional artist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in establishing the brand identity for tech startups like HAL24K, Prolin, and Maince. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, he has a long-standing creative partnership with investor Jerome H. Mol. People with firsthand experience of his work commend his immense imagination.

As an artist, Christiaan focuses on contemporary painting, primarily creating landscapes with acrylics on wood and canvas that he describes as "re-translations of environments. " He is passionate about the art world, showing interest in institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art.

Unique fact: For decades, he has simultaneously managed a career as an Art Director for AI and tech companies while actively working as a studio painter.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Process Oriented

Tough To Convince

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Topics They Care About

Contemporary Art
He is a professional artist painter whose work is in contemporary art. He also shows interest in major modern art museums.
Startup Branding
He has been responsible for designing the "look and feel" for numerous tech startups from their inception, including HAL24K and Prolin.
Art's Economic Impact
Frequently uses the hashtag #artdriveseconomy in his social media posts, indicating a strong belief in art's financial contributions.

Media Appearances

Christiaan has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Creative Director at Antonie
1-2018
Senior Art Director at HAL24K
1-2016 - 1-2018
Senior Art Director at Interchange Group
9-2009 - 1-2017
Art Director at PROLIN Inc.
1-2009 - 12-2011
Art Director at GPXS Services AG

Education

1979 - 1983
Fine Arts from KASK Koninklijke Akademie voor Schone Kunsten Gent (Royal Academy of Fine Arts).
1983 - 1984
Getuigschrift Pedagogische Bekwaamheid from HOGENT

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Insights For Selling To Christiaan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christiaan is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christiaan

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christiaan move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Christiaan take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Christiaan

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