Dereck Breuning

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

Co-Founder & CEO at Provolve AI

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Dereck Breuning is the CEO of Provolve Groep, where he focuses on transforming IT and AI from cost centers into value-drivers for mid-market companies. He positions himself as a hands-on partner for IT managers and directors, aiming to provide clear, no-nonsense returns on technology investments. Colleagues describe him as honest, loyal, and highly knowledgeable.

Outside of work, Dereck is a self-proclaimed aficionado of coffee, chocolate, whiskey, video games, and films. His interest in gaming extends into his professional life, having previously written about the business applications of Virtual Reality after attending the Gamescom conference, showcasing a blend of personal passion and professional foresight.

Since 2014, Dereck has held a one-hour, agenda-free meeting with every single employee, every month, to foster open and transparent communication.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Fast But Analytical

Rigorous & Demanding

They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.  They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They are not always relationship oriented.

Topics They Care About

Pragmatic AI Strategy
He focuses on helping mid-market companies implement practical AI solutions that deliver tangible results in weeks, not months, and advocates for creating an AI Center of Excellence.
Value-Driven IT
Passionate about shifting the perception of IT from a cost center to a "value-motor" that delivers a clear and measurable return on investment for businesses.
Transparent Leadership
Believes in fostering trust and open dialogue through monthly one-on-one meetings with every employee, a practice he finds more effective than traditional annual performance reviews.

Media Appearances

Dereck has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Co-Founder & CEO at Provolve AI
4-2014
Co-Founder & CEO at Provolve IT
1-2010
Co-Owner & Product Manager/Product Owner at Provolve IT
11-2019
Product Owner at Rijkswaterstaat
11-2015 - 10-2019
Senior System Integrator at Rijkswaterstaat

Education

2007 - 2011
Bachelors from De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences
2001 - 2004
MBO from Mondriaan

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 15 Location : The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Founder & CEO at Provolve AI
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Dereck

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dereck is

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

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dereck move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Dereck take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Dereck

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.