Jan Michael Holzberg ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

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Director - Vodafone Partners at Vodafone

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jan Michael Holzberg is a global executive with 25 years of international experience, currently serving as Director of Vodafone Partners. His expertise lies in commercial management, digital innovation, and launching new business operations, such as Vodafone in Oman. People often describe him as passionate, pragmatic, entrepreneurial, and a great leader.

As a self-described globalist, Jan has lived and worked in eight countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. He is passionate about cross-cultural collaboration and supporting female leadership, drawing inspiration from the remarkable women he has worked with throughout his career. His posts show he values his global network of friends and colleagues.

Jan has won multiple Gold Stevieยฎ Awards for innovation, including for the launch of Vodafones brand and mobile app in Oman.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Features Driven

Fast But Wary

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

Global Partnerships
His current role focuses on leading Vodafone's partnerships with over 30 markets across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.
Digital Customer Experience
Drives disruptive, digital-first propositions and has a certification in Generative AI. He led the development of an award-winning mobile app in Oman.
Market Entry Strategy
As CCO, he was instrumental in the successful launch of Vodafone's consumer and enterprise business operations in Oman, winning awards for brand development.

Media Appearances

Interview with Bader Al Zidi, CEO, and Jan Michael Holzberg, Commercial Director, Vodafone Oman. Featured in Business Focus

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Vodafone gives Partner Markets a fresh lick of paint, installs new leadership. Featured in TelcoTitans

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Jan Holzberg, CCO, Vodafone Oman. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

4-2026
Director - Vodafone Partners at Vodafone
7-2024 - 4-2026
Managing Director - Vodafone Global Connect SARL at Vodafone
5-2019 - 7-2024
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Vodafone Oman; Managing Director of Vodafone Services LLC - Oman at Vodafone
11-2015 - 5-2019
Head of Customer Value Management - Partner Markets at Vodafone
10-2012 - 10-2015
Head of Customer Value Management - Germany at Vodafone

Education

2001 - 2003
Master in Science of Management from EM Strasbourg Business School
1998 - 2001
Diplomkaufmann from University of Tรผbingen

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Insights For Selling To Jan Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Donโ€™t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Avoid being a storyteller and donโ€™t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jan Michael is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jan Michael

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jan Michael move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Jan Michael take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Jan Michael

Personality Compatibility


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