Grant Oliver

Energizer
DISC Type : I

SMB Advisory Committee at Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)

Canada

Overview

Grant Oliver is the Vice President of Operations at Des Nedhe Group Defence, where he leverages his extensive background in project management and corporate development. He focuses on building strategic partnerships within Canadas defence sector. Grant holds a Master Certificate from MIT Professional Education.

Grant is driven by a commitment to do what is right for Canada, expressing deep satisfaction in working for and with Indigenous-owned companies. He is passionate about fostering collaboration between industry, government, and Indigenous stakeholders to achieve common goals and create economic opportunity.

He plays a key role in integrating Indigenous-owned enterprises into Canadas national defence supply chain, advancing both sovereign capabilities and economic reconciliation.

Personality Overview

Believer

Informal

Big Picture Person

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Partnerships
He is focused on bridging the gap between industry and Indigenous stakeholders, creating long-term, value-added partnerships in the defence sector.
Defence Supply Chains
Actively involved in forming collaborations to build resilient and sovereign supply chains in support of Canada's national defence priorities.
Strategic Growth
Demonstrates a sustainable growth-driven mindset by leading the formation of new partnerships to deliver high-value services and infrastructure solutions.

Media Appearances

Grant has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
SMB Advisory Committee at Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)
6-2025
Vice President, Operations at Des Nedhe Group Defence
6-2025
Board of Directors at Datsa Dynamics
1-2025 - 6-2025
Vice President, Defence at Des Nedhe Group
9-2022 - 12-2024
Director, Projects at Tron Construction and Mining LP

Education

Master Certificate from MIT Professional Education
Certificate from Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS)

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Insights For Selling To Grant

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Grant is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Grant move?

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

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

You And Grant

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