Joakim Wickholm

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Director of IT and Program Management at MEKO

Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area, Sweden

Overview

Joakim is the Director of IT and Program Management at MEKO, bringing extensive experience in combining technical expertise with business operations. His background includes leadership roles at H&M and fourteen years as a tech and management consultant at Accenture. He holds a Master of Science from Lund University.

His professional interests extend to the strategies of top-tier consulting firms like McKinsey & Company. He is a solution-oriented leader focused on developing high-performance teams through effective coaching and development.

Unique fact: Joakim has a strong track record of designing and delivering advanced technical eCommerce and logistical solutions in the retail sector.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Retail & Logistics Tech
Has deep expertise in designing and delivering advanced eCommerce, omni-sales, and logistical solutions from his time at H&M and MEKO.
IT Program Management
His career progression to Director of IT and Program Management, following roles like Head of Program Management, highlights his focus on leading large strategic initiatives.
Enterprise Resource Planning
He previously served as an Enterprise Resource Planning Manager at MEKO, responsible for establishing group-wide ERP systems across all geographies.

Media Appearances

Joakim drives business development with IT – and has a passion for change. Featured in MEKO

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Work History

10-2023
Director of IT and Program Management at MEKO
4-2023 - 11-2023
Enterprise Resource Planning Manager at MEKO
6-2020 - 4-2023
Head Of Program Management at H&M
10-2018 - 6-2020
Head of Delivery Management H&M Business Development at H&M
10-2018 - 6-2020
Head of Delivery Management at H&M

Education

1995 - 1999
Master of Science (M.Sc.) from The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University

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Exp : 23 Location : Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area, Sweden Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of IT and Program Management at MEKO
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Insights For Selling To Joakim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joakim is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joakim

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joakim move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Joakim take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Joakim

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