Ingrid Putkonen

Critic
DISC Type : C

Founder/Managing Director at Metals4Humanity

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Ingrid Putkonen is a Cambridge-educated social anthropologist and the Founder of Metals4Humanity. She specializes in creating large-scale sustainability initiatives for the resource sector, focusing on innovative community engagement, ESG strategy, and forming multi-sectoral alliances to drive social impact.

Originally from Mexico, Ingrids background in social anthropology informs her approach to community-focused development. Her early academic work included fieldwork in Mexico studying family and community strategies, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to understanding and improving social dynamics.

Unique fact: Her organization, Metals4Humanity, pioneers using the very metals extracted by mining companies to solve humanitarian challenges, such as using silver for water purification.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Precise

Information Seeker

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Topics They Care About

ESG in Mining
Actively writes and commissions reports on what ESG means for mining, with a particular focus on addressing the complex 'S' (Social) component.
Community Engagement
Advocates for moving beyond transactional surveys to build genuine, dialogue-based trust between mining companies and their host communities.
Humanitarian Innovation
Her work focuses on creating novel programs, like the Pure Silver Initiative, that connect mining products directly to humanitarian goals and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Media Appearances

MBR Interviews the Founder of Metals for Humanity. Featured in Metals4Humanity (News)

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Who We Are - Metals for Humanity. Featured in Metals for Humanity

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M4H Set For Deeper Role In Supporting Host Mining Communities. Featured in Metals for Humanity

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Work History

9-2015
Founder/Managing Director at Metals4Humanity
9-2015
Founder at Pure Silver Initiative
8-2013 - 7-2014
Anthropologist in Residence at The University of British Columbia
1-2010
Founder/Director at Agile Sustainability Management
9-2008 - 6-2013
Honorary Advisor on Social Issues in Mining at Consulate General of Mexico in Vancouver

Education

1994 - 2000
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University of Cambridge
1989 - 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA) 1st class Honours from Simon Fraser University

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Insights For Selling To Ingrid

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ingrid is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ingrid

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ingrid move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Ingrid take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Ingrid

Personality Compatibility


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