Nick Drouet

Cheerleader
DISC Type : Is

Global VP Knowledge Management, Distinguished Engineer at Kyndryl

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Nick Drouet is a Distinguished Engineer and Global VP of Knowledge Management at Kyndryl, previously serving as the CTO for UK & Ireland. With extensive experience in leading complex global transformations, he is passionate about leveraging technology for progress and enhancing the technical vitality of his teams. He holds an AWS Solutions Architect certification.

Outside of his technical leadership, Nick is a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. He actively participates in summits and events focused on workplace inclusion and diversity, sharing his personal journey to encourage a more open and supportive corporate culture for others.

He was awarded a Technology Medal for his work on the RegenTV social IPTV project.

Personality Overview

Affable

Cheerful

Vocal & Expressive

Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

Knowledge Management
Transitioned to Global VP for this area, believing the speed of turning knowledge into momentum is the next great competitive advantage for businesses.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Frequently speaks about his experiences and participates in events like the Out & Equal Workplace Summit to promote inclusion and diversity in the technology industry.
AI in Business
Discusses the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption, emphasizing that it's a "people challenge" requiring upskilling, trust, and clear ethical guidelines to succeed.

Media Appearances

Nick has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Global VP Knowledge Management, Distinguished Engineer at Kyndryl
2-2022 - 9-2025
Vice President, CTO Kyndryl United Kingdom & Ireland, Distinguished Engineer at Kyndryl
4-2022 - 2-2023
CTO and Distinguished Engineer, Kyndryl UK & Ireland at Kyndryl
8-2020 - 9-2021
CTO Infrastructure Services and Red Hat Synergy Leader UKI at IBM
5-2016 - 9-2021
Executive IT Architect, Associate Partner IBM Global Services at IBM

Education

Education details unavailable from University of Plymouth

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Insights For Selling To Nick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal
  • Show them how they look good by making this decision
  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nick is

  • Relationships can play a major role, followed by low risk and strong market validation.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nick

  • They are not very direct, and unlikely to say no to your face.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nick move?

  • They can take their time to make decisions, even if they are constantly involved and friendly.
  • Can Nick take some risk or not?

  • It is unlikely that they will take many risks.

You And Nick

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