Dr. Badr H.

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Senior Director- IT / Digital Technology at Baker Hughes

United Kingdom

Overview

Dr. Badr H. is a technology leader with over 30 years of experience driving digital transformation in the product engineering and manufacturing sectors. Currently a Senior Director at Baker Hughes, he has a PhD from the University of Nottingham and is recognized for his deep knowledge of IT and process change.

He is passionate about progressing the state-of-the-art in IT by fostering collaboration between industry and external partners. His focus extends to working closely with technology vendors, system integrators, consultancies, and academic institutions to drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Unique fact: While at Rolls-Royce, he was designated a Corporate Specialist in Knowledge Based Engineering, a testament to his deep expertise in the field.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
As Senior Director for IT and Digital Transformation, he leads initiatives to deliver business benefits through digitization for a ~$12. 2B division of Baker Hughes.
Product Lifecycle Management
Colleagues praise his deep knowledge of PLM and his ability to use it to deliver significant productivity gains for engineering and downstream operations.
Knowledge Based Engineering
He was a designated 'Corporate Specialist' in this field at Rolls-Royce, where he led the development and implementation of KBE applications.

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Work History

10-2022
Senior Director- IT / Digital Technology at Baker Hughes
10-2017 - 10-2022
Senior Director- IT / Digital Technology at Baker Hughes
10-2014 - 10-2017
Senior Director: Engineering Processes & IT Applications at GE Oil & Gas
7-2013 - 10-2014
Senior Engineering Manager: Processes & Tools (Subsea Systems) at GE Oil & Gas
12-2009 - 7-2013
Global Technology Manager (Senior Professional): Engineering Design IT Systems at Rolls-Royce

Education

1995 - 1999
PhD from University of Nottingham
1991 - 1992
MSc. from Cranfield University

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Insights For Selling To Dr. Badr

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Badr is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Badr

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Badr move?

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

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

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