Grethe Schepers

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

List Director, Europe at Fortune

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Grethe Schepers is the List Director for Europe at Fortune, where she leads the expansion of the companys iconic lists into the European market. An industry-recognized economist, she has an extensive background in investment research and communications, previously serving as Director of Research at Fidelity International. People who have worked with her describe her as focused and analytical.

Grethe is passionate about enabling individuals to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. She serves as a Board Member for Partners for Inclusion, a non-profit organization providing individualized personal care. Her interest in community and heritage is also shown through her engagement with the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce.

She holds a Certificate in ESG Investing and was recognized with an award for a paper on rethinking financial allocations to Asia.

Personality Overview

Logical And Quick

Value Conscious

Meticulous

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

European Corporate Rankings
As List Director for Europe at Fortune, she is directly responsible for producing the Fortune 500 Europe and 100 Best Companies to Work For in Europe.
Investment Research
Her career is built on a foundation of investment research, having led a large team of analysts as Director of Research for Multi-Asset at Fidelity International.
ESG Investing
She holds a Certificate in ESG Investing and was responsible for introducing ESG research in a previous role, showing a professional focus on sustainable finance.

Media Appearances

Articles & Insights by Grethe Schepers - Fortune. Featured in Fortune

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Work History

1-2024
List Director, Europe at Fortune
1-2019 - 4-2023
Director of Research, Multi Asset at Fidelity International
11-2014 - 1-2019
Europe Editor at Fidelity International
9-2007 - 10-2014
Head of Communications, Private Wealth Solutions, Global Credit Advisory and Awards at HSBC Private Bank
9-2005 - 2007
European Economist at MarketNews International

Education

1988 - 1992
MA from KU Leuven
1992 - 1993
MA from University of Kent

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Insights For Selling To Grethe

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Grethe is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Grethe

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Grethe move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Grethe take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Grethe

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