Ido Aharoni Aronoff

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Member, Global Advisory Board at Value Base

Tel Aviv District, Israel

Overview

Ido Aharoni Aronoff is an experienced diplomat, speaker, and advisor specializing in non-product branding and international relations. A graduate of Tel Aviv University and Emerson College, he is recognized for his expertise in nation branding and crisis management. People who have worked with him often describe him as "brilliant", "eloquent", and "super professional".

Beyond his diplomatic and corporate advisory roles, Ido is a university-level lecturer and a media contributor. He has a keen interest in the power of branding across different domains, from geopolitics to iconic sports figures. He is passionate about teaching and sharing his knowledge with students and the public through his writing and speaking engagements.

Unique fact: He was Israels longest-serving Consul General in New York, holding the post for six years.

Personality Overview

Direct & Candid

Vision Oriented

Decisive

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  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

Nation Branding
A key practitioner and lecturer in this field, he created a course on the topic and is known for his work on the "Brand Israel" program.
Reputational Security
He frequently speaks about how a strong, clearly defined brand acts as a form of security for businesses and organizations.
Public Diplomacy
His career as a diplomat and Consul General reflects a deep, long-term involvement in diplomatic communications and international relations.

Media Appearances

Ido has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2021
Member, Global Advisory Board at Value Base
12-2016
Member, International Advisory Council; Senior Counselor at APCO Worldwide
9-2021
Special Advisor to the Executive Chairman; Member, Global Advisory Board at Libra Group
10-2016
Founder, Principal at Emerson Rigby Ltd.
4-2024
Global Distinguished Professor of Business at Touro University

Education

1988 - 1990
Master's from Emerson College
1984 - 1987
B.A from Tel Aviv University

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Exp : 9 Location : Tel Aviv District, Israel Job Level : Junior Designation : Member, Global Advisory Board at Value Base
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Insights For Selling To Ido

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ido is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ido

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ido move?

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

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Ido

Personality Compatibility


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