Jurgen Frietsch

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Head of IT BeNe, Nordics & France at Zurich Insurance

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France

Overview

Jurgen is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in financial services, specializing in digital and strategic transformation. As a COO, CIO, and CDO, he has a strong record of delivering large-scale IT implementations and M&A activities. He studied at the University of Augsburg and the University of Oxford.

He is a culturally aware leader, fluent in French, English, and German, who excels at building bridges between teams and stakeholders. Jurgen fosters a positive team environment, demonstrated by organizing social events like team ice cream treats. Colleagues describe him as a conscientious, convivial, and expert team leader.

Unique fact: He is perfectly trilingual in French, English, and German, which enhances his work across international teams.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Direct & Assertive

Objective Evaluator

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
His career is focused on leading digital and strategic transformations, including large IT implementations and boosting digital maturity across organizations.
IT Governance
In his role at Zurich Insurance, he is responsible for strengthening IT governance, including architecture, security, and DORA compliance.
M&A Integration
He has extensive experience leading both buy-side due diligence and sell-side separation projects for asset management and insurance companies.

Media Appearances

Jurgen has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Head of IT BeNe, Nordics & France at Zurich Insurance
4-2023 - 2-2024
Service Manager and Organizational consultant at MorgenFund
9-2020 - 3-2023
Global Head of CRM & Client Data at ODDO BHF
10-2019 - 8-2020
Head of Digital Strategy and Innovation at Generali Investments
10-2018 - 9-2019
Head of Operations Strategy Implementation at Generali Investments

Education

2020 - 2020
Oxford Digital Marketing: Disruptive Strategy Programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
1992 - 1999
Master of Science (MS) from University of Augsburg

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Insights For Selling To Jurgen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jurgen is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jurgen

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jurgen move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Jurgen take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Jurgen

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