Geert M., BEc CTPP

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

Data Protection Officer at Aveleijn

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

Overview

Geert is a Senior Manager and Certified Privacy Professional (CTPP) serving as a Data Protection Officer and Privacy Consultant for various organizations, including Intrakoop. With a Bachelors degree from Fontys University, he specializes in GDPR compliance and has extensive experience selling and delivering consulting services within competitive, international environments.

He has a keen interest in the philosophical and ethical dimensions of data privacy, often questioning the fundamental definitions of personal data in modern contexts. His posts show he thinks deeply about the intersection of technology, privacy, and everyday life.

Unique fact: He publicly questioned if something a person *doesnt* have could be considered personal data after an interaction with door-to-door salespeople.

Personality Overview

Precise But Practical

Thorough Evaluator

ROI Driven

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

GDPR Compliance
As a Data Protection Officer with CTPP certification, his primary role is ensuring organizations comply with European data protection rules.
Data Ethics
His roles explicitly involve advising on data ethics, and his public posts reflect a deep concern for the ethical use of personal information.
AI & Personal Data
He has shown a strong interest in how major platforms like LinkedIn use personal data for AI training, indicating a focus on emerging privacy challenges.

Media Appearances

Geert has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2018
Data Protection Officer at Aveleijn
11-2018
Member at European Association of Data Protection Professionals
11-2018 - 7-2025
Data Protection Officer at Arkin
10-2018
Data Protection Officer, Certified Privacy Consultant at Intrakoop, de inkoopcoöperatie van de zorg
1-2018 - 8-2018
Data Protection Officer (Post HBO) at The Privacy Factory

Education

2018 - 2018
Certified Privacy Professional (CTPP) and DPO from The Privacy Factory
1978 - 1983
Bachelor’s Degree from Fontys University of Applied Sciences

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Exp : 25 Location : Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands Job Level : Senior Designation : Data Protection Officer at Aveleijn
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Insights For Selling To Geert

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • 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 Geert 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 Geert

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Geert move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Geert take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Geert

Personality Compatibility


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