Ger Coolen

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Interim manager applications at Zuyderland

Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

Overview

Ger is an international leader with deep experience in the telecom and computer software industries, currently serving as an interim manager at Zuyderland. He has a background in 5G and Open RAN from his time as Head of Operations at NEC Europe. He holds a Master’s degree in Communications Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology.

He is described by colleagues as a people-oriented, entrepreneurial, and high-performing manager who excels at bringing out the best in his team.

Unique fact: He has pivoted from leading a 5G Centre of Excellence in the tech sector to managing critical IT application landscapes in the healthcare industry.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Informal

Enthusiastic

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare IT
Currently responsible for the application landscape, data integration services, and Electronic Patient Record (EPD) system at Zuyderland, a major healthcare provider.
5G & Open RAN
Previously worked as the Head of Operations and Implementation for the 5G Centre of Excellence at NEC Europe, focusing on Open RAN technology.
Driving Change
His profile highlights extensive experience as a strong leader and people manager focused on driving change and uniting different cultures within an organization.

Media Appearances

Ger has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025 - 6-2025
Interim manager applications at Zuyderland
9-2024 - 2-2025
Interim manager CIO office at Zuyderland
9-2023 - 12-2023
Interim Manager decentral IT department at Zuyderland
5-2021 - 6-2023
Head of Operations and Implementation 5G Centre of Excellence at NEC Europe
12-2020 - 4-2021
Short sabbatical at NA

Education

1977 - 1985
Master's degree from Eindhoven University of Technology

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Exp : 7 Location : Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands Job Level : N/A Designation : Interim manager applications at Zuyderland
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Insights For Selling To Ger

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ger is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ger

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ger move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Ger take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Ger

Personality Compatibility


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