Max Killinger

Critic
DISC Type : C

CTO/CIO at Hoffmann Group

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany

Overview

Max Killinger is the CIO and Vice President of Corporate IT at Hoffmann Group, leading IT strategy and digital business model transformation. With a degree in computer science from Universität Passau, his expertise spans governance, security, and infrastructure operations. People he has worked with describe him as a cooperative and professional leader with great attention to detail.

There is no publicly available information about Maxs personal life, hobbies, or interests outside of his professional capacity. His focus appears to be on technology and IT leadership, with a professional interest in major technology firms like Microsoft and Accenture.

He was an early adopter of new technology, having introduced virtualization to his organization back in 2002.

Personality Overview

Critic

Information Seeker

Objective Thinker

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.  Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Cyber Security
He emphasizes becoming cyber-resilient in a world of increasing cyber risk, highlighting it as a critical area of focus.
AI Adoption
He recently stated that "AI has become a imperative, much more than an Option," indicating a strong belief in its strategic importance.
Digital Transformation
His career includes leading digital agendas and transforming business models through technology, a core theme of his expertise.

Media Appearances

Max has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2017
CTO/CIO at Hoffmann Group
12-2009 - 2-2017
Director IT at Schwarz Dienstleistung KG (Lidl, Kaufland)
3-2007 - 11-2009
Senior Manager IT at Qimonda AG
1-1999 - 2-2007
Senior Manager IT at Infineon Technologies AG

Education

1990 - 1996
University degree in computer science from Universität Passau
Education details unavailable from Comenius Gymnasium Deggendorf

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Insights For Selling To Max

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Max is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Max

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Max move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Max take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Max

Personality Compatibility


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