Leo H.

Critic
DISC Type : C

Chief Security Officer (tevens CISO en CPO) at Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)

Netherlands

Overview

Leo H. is the Chief Security Officer at RVO, where he specializes in complex security, information security, and crisis management issues. His extensive career includes roles in the justice system, police, and military. Colleagues describe him as an excellent, determined leader and a hardworking professional with deep knowledge of his field.

His professional focus includes critical topics like knowledge security, unauthorized influence, and espionage. Beyond his direct security responsibilities, he follows major companies in the aviation and travel industry, such as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and CWT, indicating a potential interest in this sector.

For six years, he chaired the national consultative body for security chiefs at all Dutch universities and colleges.

Personality Overview

Information Seeker

Critic

Precise

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

Risk vs. Compliance
He actively promotes the idea that true security comes from risk management, not just compliance, a key theme in his recent professional discussions.
Integral Security
He is focused on building strong, integrated security teams and recently advertised a leadership role for a Team Manager in Integral Security at RVO.
Knowledge Security
His expertise covers nuanced threats such as espionage and unauthorized influence, reflecting a deep interest in protecting intellectual assets and organizational knowledge.

Media Appearances

Leo has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Chief Security Officer (tevens CISO en CPO) at Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)
12-2019 - 6-2025
Voorzitter bestuur IV-community Hoger Onderwijs at SURF
9-2017 - 6-2025
Hoofd Veiligheidszaken - Chief Security Officer - BVA at Leiden University
2-2001 - 9-2017
Stafofficier Nationale Taken (Military Advisor) at Ministerie van Defensie
2-2009 - 7-2017
Hoofdinspecteur - Chief Inspector at Politie Nederland

Education

12-2021 - 2025
Riskmanagement from University of Twente
RSE from De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences

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Insights For Selling To Leo

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leo is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leo

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leo move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Leo take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Leo

Personality Compatibility


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