Martijn Damen

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DISC Type : Di

Head of IT - Sales, Communications & Marketing at Siemens

Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

Overview

Martijn is the VP of IT for Sales, Communications & Marketing at Siemens, where he leads an international team of over 150 experts. He spearheads the cloud strategy for Siemens Digital Industries, focusing on eBusiness platforms and digital sales tools. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, reliable, and motivating leader.

Outside of his technology leadership role, Martijn is a certified scuba diving instructor. He also has a long-standing interest in personal productivity and has been an avid user of the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology for over fifteen years, demonstrating a passion for optimization in his personal life as well.

He is a certified scuba diving instructor with Verband Deutsche Sporttaucher e. V.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Impact-Oriented

Conviction Driven

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Industrial AI
He recently shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration between Siemens and NVIDIA, emphasizing the fusion of industrial expertise with AI leadership to revolutionize the industry.
Digital Transformation
His role is centered on driving the digital strategy for global sales teams, using IT as a key lever to enable transformation and data-driven decision-making.
Cloud Strategy
As a designated "Cloud Strategist, " he is responsible for leading and innovating cloud adoption for Siemens Digital Industries to deliver robust digital solutions.

Media Appearances

Martijn has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Head of IT - Sales, Communications & Marketing at Siemens
1-2023 - 9-2025
VP of IT - Digital Sales Platforms at Siemens
4-2019 - 12-2022
Global IT Director - Digital Sales Platforms at Siemens
9-1996 - 11-2002
Master Student - Industrial Engineering & Management, Electrical Engineering at University of Twente
Owner at Maupertuis Design

Education

9-1998 - 11-2002
Msc. from University of Twente
4-2005 - 10-2025
Trainer C from Verband Deutsche Sporttaucher e.V.

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Exp : 11 Location : Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of IT - Sales, Communications & Marketing at Siemens
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Insights For Selling To Martijn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Martijn is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Martijn

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Martijn move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Martijn take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Martijn

Personality Compatibility


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