Nicholas Pietrangelo

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Interim CTO and Director, IT Transformation at CEB - #1 for California Law

Greater Cleveland, United States

Overview

Nicholas is a transformational IT leader focused on digital modernization of CRM, ERP, and MarTech systems. An MBA graduate from Western Governors University, he excels at rebuilding broken processes and aligning technology with business goals. Colleagues describe him as a professional, a team player, and a passionate leader.

He is an active member of his professional community, showing support for local startups in Northeast Ohio and promoting cybersecurity awareness. Nicholas values partnership and celebrates the successes of his colleagues, indicating a strong focus on building lasting professional relationships.

Unique fact: Nicholas champions the "Silicon Heartland" by actively supporting and celebrating the growth of the technology startup scene in Northeast Ohio.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Fast But Thoughtful

Goal-Oriented

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

IT Transformation
His career centers on modernizing technology, rebuilding inefficient processes, and reducing technical debt to align with strategic business objectives.
Digital Modernization
He drives modernization efforts across enterprise systems like NetSuite and Salesforce to enhance customer experience and improve operational efficiency.
Leadership & Mentorship
Described as a passionate leader and mentor, he focuses on building rapport with his teams and supporting the growth of individual members.

Media Appearances

Nicholas has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Interim CTO and Director, IT Transformation at CEB - #1 for California Law
6-2023 - 1-2025
Head of Global Information Services at Fives North American Combustion, Inc.
5-2022 - 4-2023
Director, Enterprise Architecture at Leaf Home
Director, Digital Technology at Things Remembered
3-2020 - 7-2021
Regional Head of Americas - Global Hardware Integration and Field Quality at Diebold Nixdorf

Education

2022 - 2025
Bachelor of Science - BS from Western Governors University
2020 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Western Governors University

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Insights For Selling To Nicholas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicholas is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nicholas

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nicholas move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Nicholas take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Nicholas

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