David Whitehead

Critic
DISC Type : C

Work Package Leader - GSEU Project at GEUS

Copenhagen Metropolitan Area, Denmark

Overview

David Whitehead is a geologist and system developer specializing in mineral exploration and large-scale data infrastructure. Educated at Luleå University of Technology, he leads European projects at GEUS, managing geological data from across the continent. He is proficient in 3D visualization software and Agile project management.

Outside of his geological work, David holds the prestigious Duke of Edinburghs Award at the Gold Level. This achievement highlights a strong background in personal development, perseverance, and a likely passion for outdoor expeditions and community engagement, indicating a well-rounded and determined character.

Unique fact: David authored a thesis on using moraine, or glacial debris, as a source for locating gold deposits in stream sediments in Norway.

Personality Overview

Critic

Objective Thinker

Precise

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.  They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Geological Data Infrastructure
He leads work packages for major European projects (GSEU, Mintell4EU) focused on harmonizing and integrating cross-border geological data into the European Geological Data Infrastructure (EGDI).
Mineral Exploration
His career spans from grass-roots exploration to resource development in Scandinavia, Greenland, and West Africa, with a focus on various ore types.
Data Science in Geology
Chairs conference sessions on digitalization and machine learning in Earth sciences and manages teams of data science experts, showing a focus on advanced data application.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Work Package Leader - GSEU Project at GEUS
4-2019
System Developer at GEUS
5-2021 - 2-2023
Work Package Leader - EIT Raw Materials MinExTarget Project at GEUS
1-2013 - 4-2019
Geologist at Gratangen Geology Services
11-2015 - 10-2016
Project Manager at Mining and Industrial Technology As

Education

2008 - 2010
MSc from Luleå University of Technology
1997 - 2000
BSc from University of Birmingham

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Exp : 8 Location : Copenhagen Metropolitan Area, Denmark Job Level : Middle Designation : Work Package Leader - GSEU Project at GEUS
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect

DONT's

  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And David

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