Cor Hersbach

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DISC Type : DCS

Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 🇳🇱 in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 at Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Trinidad and Tobago

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Overview

Cor Hersbach is an experienced Dutch diplomat serving as the Ambassador to Trinidad & Tobago and several other Caribbean nations. With a background in international trade, recruitment, and crisis management, he focuses on building relationships to foster a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future. Colleagues have described him as pragmatic and a knowledgeable people-person.

Outside of his diplomatic duties, Cor is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, publicly stating the importance of being free to be who you are. He has a confirmed appreciation for jazz music and has participated in cultural diplomacy events involving jazz musicians to celebrate Dutch national holidays in the Caribbean.

He has a certification in Sustainable Development from Columbia University and began his diplomatic career in 1980.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

Hard To Convince

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

Sustainable Development
Actively engaged in regional initiatives, including water management, renewable energy projects like solar parks, and circular economy solutions for plastic waste in the Caribbean.
Diversity & Inclusion
A vocal supporter of inclusivity, he has publicly stated his and his country's belief that it's important to be who you are and love who you want.
Climate Action
Focuses on climate resilience for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), discussing Dutch support for disaster risk reduction and promoting renewable energy adoption in the region.

Media Appearances

As part of Team Europe Ambassador Cor Hersbach was present at a ceremony. Featured in Facebook – Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Trinidad and Tobago

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Work History

9-2023
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 🇳🇱 in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 at Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Trinidad and Tobago
3-2018 - 9-2023
Head of Recruitment (Werving & Selectie) at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands
3-2018 - 3-2023
Chairman at Fuel Relief Fund (EU)
8-2016 - 10-2018
Coordinator Annual Rotation and Monthly vacancies Team - HR Department (HDPO FBS Coordinatie Team) at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands
8-2015 - 8-2016
Senior Policy Officer at Permanent Representation of the Netherlands to the EU

Education

1990 - 1994
Bachelor from De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences
1985 - 1987
VWO (Pre-university Secondary school) from Mercurius Avondscholengemeenschap voor VWO en HAVO

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Insights For Selling To Cor

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cor is

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

  • 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 Cor move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Cor 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 Cor

Personality Compatibility


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