Heath DePriest

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EVP / Chief Operating Officer at Braven Environmental

Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Heath DePriest is the EVP and Chief Operating Officer at Braven Environmental, an advanced recycling company. A professional engineer with over 25 years of experience, he previously led Phillips 66s emerging energy and renewable fuels divisions, where he established new ventures in low-carbon hydrogen, battery materials, and carbon capture.

Beyond his executive roles, Heath finds enjoyment in exploring new cultures through travel, engaging in sports and various outdoor activities, and spending quality time with his family and friends. His personal interests complement a demanding professional life focused on the global energy transition.

He played a key role in the corporate strategy team that led the successful spin-off of Phillips 66 from ConocoPhillips in 2012.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Curious

Assertive

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Energy Transition
His career focus is on sustainable energy, from founding the Emerging Energy group at Phillips 66 to his current work in advanced recycling at Braven Environmental.
Low-Carbon Hydrogen
He is a board member at H Cycle, a company producing low-carbon hydrogen from waste, and has a professional focus on this area.
Advanced Recycling
As COO of Braven Environmental and through his social media, he shows a strong interest in addressing the global plastic waste crisis through innovative technology.

Media Appearances

Heath has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2023
EVP / Chief Operating Officer at Braven Environmental
10-2023
Operating Partner at Azimuth Capital Management
8-2023
Board Member at H Cycle, LLC
10-2022 - 6-2023
Vice President Renewable Fuels at Phillips 66
1-2021 - 11-2022
Vice President, Emerging Energy at Phillips 66

Education

1989 - 1993
BS Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University

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Insights For Selling To Heath

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Heath is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Heath

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Heath move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Heath take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Heath

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