Darryl S. Niven

Commander
DISC Type : D

Executive Director - Walker Diecasting at Walker Diecasting an Allison Transmission business

Portage, Michigan, United States

Overview

Darryl S. Niven is a senior executive specializing in business transformation and global operations for private equity-backed companies. With extensive experience as a CEO, COO, and President, he focuses on implementing continuous improvement systems to drive growth and productivity. He holds an MBA from Michigan State and a BS from The Ohio State University.

Outside of his executive roles, Darryl shows a strong interest in the future of transportation, particularly the advancement of electric vehicles and solid-state batteries. He is also an advocate for inclusive leadership and allyship, having completed training in gender-inclusive language to foster a more diverse and equitable workplace.

He was one of just thirteen recipients of the Eaton "Gamechanger" Award, recognized from over 70, 000 employees for achieving 300% growth in a key product line.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Risk-Taker

Decisive

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

Business Transformation
His career is defined by leading turnarounds and transformations in manufacturing and industrial companies, with a focus on implementing new systems to drive growth and productivity.
Continuous Improvement
He is passionate about hardwiring continuous improvement into a company's DNA to proactively manage costs, performance, and talent, a central theme in his professional summary.
Electric Vehicles
He has shared content expressing excitement for the future of electric cars, trucks, and air travel, particularly as solid-state battery technology becomes commercially available.

Media Appearances

Darryl has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Executive Director - Walker Diecasting at Walker Diecasting an Allison Transmission business
10-2022 - 7-2024
Executive Partner at Salt Creek Capital
8-2021 - 9-2022
Vice President and General Manager at Terex Utilities
10-2020 - 6-2021
Vice President of Business Development for Cornerstone Consulting Organization, LLC., at Cornerstone Consulting Organization, LLC
2015 - 2020
Chief Manufacturing Officer at ParkOhio Holding Corp.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
Bachelor of Science - BS from The Ohio State University

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Insights For Selling To Darryl S.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Darryl S. is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Darryl S.

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Darryl S. move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Darryl S. take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Darryl S.

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