Eliecer Viamontes

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Entergy Texas at Entergy

Greater Houston, United States

Overview

Eliecer Viamontes is the President and CEO of Entergy Texas, leading the utilitys business transformation and service to over 500, 000 customers. A seasoned executive with experience from Florida Power & Light, he holds an MBA from Florida International University. Colleagues describe him as a thoughtful, communicative, and resourceful leader focused on operational excellence.

Of Cuban and Colombian heritage, Eliecer is deeply committed to community engagement. He serves on the board of the United Way of Greater Houston and, along with his wife, is partnering with his alma mater to launch CasaCuba, a cultural center dedicated to Cuban heritage and affairs.

To honor his late father, he has embraced his full name, Eliecer, after years of going by "Eli. "

Personality Overview

Soft Communicator

Detail Oriented

Perfectionist

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Grid Resilience
He is leading initiatives like the Southeast Texas Energy Plan (STEP Ahead) to modernize infrastructure and enhance reliability against extreme weather and support regional growth.
Energy Transition
He frequently discusses balancing growing energy demands with decarbonization, advocating for natural gas and hydrogen to help customers meet sustainability goals.
Community Engagement
Serves on the board for the United Way of Greater Houston, leading significant corporate contributions and emphasizing the importance of giving back.

Media Appearances

Eliecer has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2021
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Entergy Texas at Entergy
1-2020 - 11-2021
Vice President, Utility Distribution Operations at Entergy
10-2018 - 1-2020
Senior Director, Labor Relations & Corporate Safety at Florida Power & Light Company
5-2017 - 9-2018
Director, Major & Governmental Accounts at Florida Power & Light Company
11-2016 - 2-2017
Cost Reduction Consultant, Nuclear at Florida Power & Light Company

Education

2005 - 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Florida International University
2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Science from Florida International University

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Insights For Selling To Eliecer

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share a one-off customer success story but keeps the focus on highlighting objective, numerical results
  • Use phrases like 'results based on data', 'measurable proof', 'X% growth' etc.
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eliecer is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eliecer

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eliecer move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Eliecer take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Eliecer

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