Koen Crolla

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DISC Type : DC

Strategy & M&A Manager at Hanab

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Overview

Koen is a Strategy & M&A Manager at Hanab, focusing on corporate development and transactions in the sustainable energy infrastructure industry. A graduate of Erasmus University Rotterdam and Tilburg University, his career is built on extensive M&A and corporate finance experience at firms like PhiDelphi and EuroParcs.

Koen is an avid reader with an apparent interest in mathematics, logic, and science, having reviewed numerous books on these topics. His reading choices suggest a curious mind that enjoys exploring complex theories and their historical development.

He was nominated for the Best Young M&A Advisor award in 2018 for his impressive learning curve and proactive client approach.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Rigorous & Demanding

Fast But Analytical

They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

M&A Execution
His career is centered on M&A, having held roles at every level from Analyst to Manager and recently celebrating the acquisition of Dierx Groep at Hanab.
Corporate Development
He deliberately sought a role combining M&A with in-house corporate development and is actively hiring to build his team at Hanab.
Sustainable Infrastructure
His current company, Hanab, is a specialist in sustainable energy infrastructure, reflecting his professional focus in this key sector.

Media Appearances

Koen has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Strategy & M&A Manager at Hanab
2-2022 - 4-2025
Strategie & Transformatie manager at EuroParcs
1-2021 - 1-2022
Manager at PhiDelphi Corporate Finance
7-2019 - 1-2021
Associate at PhiDelphi Corporate Finance
11-2017 - 6-2019
Analyst at PhiDelphi Corporate Finance

Education

2015 - 2017
Master from Erasmus University Rotterdam
2016 - 2016
Honours Programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Insights For Selling To Koen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Koen 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 Koen

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Koen move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Koen take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Koen

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