Emily Van Putten

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

Founder & Guardian at Beleeve

The Randstad, Netherlands

Overview

Emily van Putten is a seasoned cybersecurity expert and inclusive leader with over 18 years of experience in tech. A multiple-time Microsoft MVP and holder of CISSP and CCSP certifications, she founded Beleeve to champion human-centered work cultures. People who have worked with her describe her as inspiring, authentic, and supportive.

Emily is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry. As a public speaker and co-founder of SheUnfolds, she creates supportive communities for women and underrepresented groups. She speaks openly about her personal journey as a transgender woman to inspire authenticity and challenge industry norms.

As a child, Emily secretly built computers in a drawer under her bed, sparking a lifelong passion for technology that she initially pursued as a hobby.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They are not always relationship oriented. They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Leadership
A core theme of her career, she founded Beleeve to create people-first work environments and speaks extensively on making tech more inclusive.
Cybersecurity Strategy
An expert with CISSP and CCSP certifications and multiple Microsoft MVP awards in security, she advises organizations on cyber defense.
Women in Tech
Co-founded SheUnfolds and the Women in IT Gala to create spaces for women to connect and thrive, addressing retention issues in the industry.

Media Appearances

Emily has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Founder & Guardian at Beleeve
9-2025
Member of SER Topvrouwen at SER Topvrouwen
5-2025
Co-Founder at SheUnfolds
1-2025
Public Speaker and Thought Leader at Em & You
7-2024
Voice of a New Era of Leaders at the female factor

Education

Education details unavailable from Bonaventura College Leiden

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Exp : 17 Location : The Randstad, Netherlands Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder & Guardian at Beleeve
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Insights For Selling To Emily

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • 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
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • 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 Emily is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Emily move?

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

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

You And Emily

Personality Compatibility


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