John Lang

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Executive Director  EMEA IT Head and CIO Special Mission  Global Digital Business Transformation at Eisai EMEA

Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

Overview

John Lang is an executive IT leader at Eisai, spearheading global digital business transformation as EMEA IT Head. His expertise spans B2B, retail, and legal sectors with a history at firms like Epiq Systems and Gap. Colleagues describe him as focused, knowledgeable, and skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments.

Interesting fact: His current title includes the unique responsibility of "CIO Special Mission".

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Believer

Full Of Energy

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Digital Business Transformation
His current executive role is explicitly focused on leading global digital business transformation initiatives for the EMEA region.
IT Service Management
He has extensive experience with ITIL best practices, introducing service frameworks, and managing IT upgrades and help desk solutions.
Legal Sector IT
Based on his background as Vice President of IT at Epiq Systems, a prominent technology solutions provider for the legal industry.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Executive Director  EMEA IT Head and CIO Special Mission  Global Digital Business Transformation at Eisai EMEA
8-2017
Senior Director, EMEA EIT at Eisai EMEA
2-2012 - 4-2017
Director, European IT at SMC Pneumatics Europe
1-2011 - 2-2012
Head of IT at iBetX
6-2008 - 6-2011
Vice President IT at Epiq Systems

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Exp : 28 Location : Hatfield, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Executive Director  EMEA IT Head and CIO Special Mission  Global Digital Business Transformation at Eisai EMEA
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And John

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