Hendrik De Vries

Critic
DISC Type : C

Consultant at Copper8

Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

Overview

Hendrik de Vries is a Senior Consultant at Copper8, where he specializes in helping organizations transition to a circular economy. A graduate of the University of Groningen, he leverages his background in sustainability and corporate social responsibility from previous roles at Qirion and Alliander to guide clients on complex environmental challenges.

Outside of his consulting work, Hendrik is a training actor with a passion for film and improvisational theater. This creative pursuit allows him to explore different perspectives, a skill that complements his professional focus on bringing diverse groups of people together to find innovative solutions.

He is known for his calm personality and his penchant for wearing colorful shoes.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Precise

Critic

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Circular Procurement
He believes circular purchasing is a powerful tool for accelerating the circular economy and has led training programs on the topic, such as the Frisian Circular Procurement Academy.
Sustainable Energy
His background includes roles at energy network operator Alliander, and he remains engaged in the design and impact of sustainable energy systems.
Acting & Filmmaking
A training actor who finds joy in improv theater and movies, he recently fulfilled a personal dream by producing a film named 'Push'.

Media Appearances

Hendrik de Vries - Copper8. Featured in Copper8

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Hendrik de Vries, Author at Copper8. Featured in Copper8

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Work History

1-2019
Consultant at Copper8
7-2015 - 12-2018
Consultant Duurzaamheid & Circulaire Economie at Qirion
12-2014 - 6-2015
Beleidsadviseur MVO at Alliander
12-2012 - 11-2014
Technisch Trainee at Alliander
11-2011 - 11-2012
Tele2 Winback Agent at Transcom

Education

2007 - 2010
Master of Science (MSc) from University of Groningen
2003 - 2006
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from University of Groningen

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Exp : 14 Location : Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Consultant at Copper8
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Insights For Selling To Hendrik

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hendrik is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hendrik

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hendrik move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Hendrik take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Hendrik

Personality Compatibility


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