Jan Kruger

Trailblazer
DISC Type : ID

Growth Advisory Board member at CI&T

Kingston, New York, United States

Overview

Jan Kruger is an accomplished executive leader specializing in Financial Technology, GRC, and Enterprise Payments. With experience as a COO and GM, he excels at scaling businesses and leading turnarounds. He is a Chartered Accountant with a degree from Stellenbosch University. People often describe him as a strategic, smart, and hardworking leader.

He is a seasoned global executive who has successfully lived and managed businesses on three different continents.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Achievement-Oriented

Charismatic

If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.  They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Enterprise Payments
As SVP and GM at Fiserv, he led the Enterprise Payments Platform business, focusing on modernizing legacy payments infrastructure for financial institutions.
Fintech Business Growth
His career focuses on launching new ventures, scaling established businesses through inflection points, and turning around companies to achieve profitable exits.
Digital Banking
At Apiture, he led the creation and deployment of the next-generation Apiture Open digital banking platform, including core integrations and third-party solutions.

Media Appearances

Jan has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2022
Growth Advisory Board member at CI&T
10-2020 - 9-2022
EVP and General Manager, Apiture Open at Apiture
1-2020 - 5-2020
SVP Business Development & Strategy, Enterprise Payments at Fiserv
4-2018 - 1-2020
SVP and General Manager - Enterprise Payments Platform at Fiserv
9-2013 - 4-2018
EVP Global Operations and Global Portfolio Solutions at SAI Global

Education

1984 - 1984
B Acc Hons Cum Laude from Stellenbosch University
1981 - 1983
Bachelor of Accounting with Honors cum laude from Stellenbosch University

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Exp : 40 Location : Kingston, New York, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Growth Advisory Board member at CI&T
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Insights For Selling To Jan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jan is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jan

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jan move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Jan take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Jan

Personality Compatibility


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