Leon Verbeek

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Vice President Digital Business Architecture Brenntag Group at Brenntag

The Randstad, Netherlands

Overview

Leon Verbeek is the Vice President of Digital Business Architecture at Brenntag, leveraging over 20 years of IT leadership in global consumer products. He specializes in digital transformation and data architecture, with extensive experience across Europe and Asia. He earned his MBA from Rotterdam School of Management.

He has a stated passion for design, technology, and innovation, applying these interests to modernize business operations and consumer engagement models.

He has deep, specific experience in the Chinese digital ecosystem, including platforms like Tencent and Alibaba.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Enthusiastic

Believer

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
His career focuses on leading digital initiatives that change operating models, introduce new market channels, and modernize consumer engagement.
Data-Driven Architecture
Focused on streamlining technology and data landscapes, including realizing distributed data mesh systems and utilizing big data technologies.
Supply Chain Innovation
Experienced in optimizing supply chain operations with IoT connected vending machines, end-to-end tracking via QR codes, and retail POS integration.

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Work History

6-2021
Vice President Digital Business Architecture Brenntag Group at Brenntag
9-2019 - 5-2021
Head of Architecture | Technology at CarNext.com
10-2014 - 8-2019
Head of Enterprise Architecture, Global IT at FrieslandCampina
10-2010 - 9-2014
Enterprise Architect at HEINEKEN
8-2008 - 9-2010
Management Consultant at Accenture

Education

2005 - 2007
MBA from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

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Insights For Selling To Leon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leon is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leon move?

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

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Leon

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