Etienne Bredell

Energizer
DISC Type : I

General Manager - South Africa at Fluor Corporation

South Africa

Overview

Etienne Bredell is the General Manager for Fluor South Africa, leading the Mining & Metals and Energy Solutions business lines across the EAME region. An alumnus of the University of Potchefstroom, his expertise covers process engineering, project management, and materials handling, having previously been Fluors Global Lead for Process Technology.

He once managed the entire lifecycle of a diamond mine project for De Beers, from feasibility and design through to construction and commissioning.

Personality Overview

Believer

Imaginative

Big Picture Person

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Decarbonization in Mining
He publicly discusses Fluor's focus on energy transition and decarbonization projects for the mining industry in Africa, a key strategic direction for his business unit.
Nuclear Energy Solutions
He has highlighted Fluor's expertise in small modular reactors (SMRs) as a clean energy solution for powering mining operations, showing interest in innovative energy.
Process Technology
As the former Global Lead for Process Technology at Fluor, he has deep functional expertise in managing complex process engineering across international offices.

Media Appearances

Etienne has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2024
General Manager - South Africa at Fluor Corporation
1-2022 - 2-2024
Global Lead - Process Technology at Fluor Corporation
11-2008 - 2-2024
Process Director - Technology at Fluor Corporation
3-2006 - 11-2008
Commissioning Manager at De Beers
5-2001 - 3-2006
Lead Process Engineer at De Beers

Education

1988 - 1992
B. Eng from University of Potchefstroom

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Insights For Selling To Etienne

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Etienne is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Etienne

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Etienne move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Etienne take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Etienne

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