Michael Ricks

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Independent Board Member at Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Ltd (NYSE: ZK)

United States

Overview

Michael has no verified overview

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Imaginative

Full Of Energy

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 are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

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Media Appearances

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Work History

5-2024
Independent Board Member at Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Ltd (NYSE: ZK)
Managing Partner at PacificPine Group, Inc.
10-2018 - 8-2025
Independent Board Member at iconectiv
9-2021 - 2-2024
Independent Board Member at Zhejiang Geely Holding Group
10-2014 - 10-2017
Managing Partner at MX Capital Partners Ltd.

Education

1997 - 1999
MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1981 - 1983
BA from UC San Diego

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Exp : 10 Location : United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Independent Board Member at Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Ltd (NYSE: ZK)
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Insights For Selling To Michael

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

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

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

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Michael

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