Nick Grimshaw, MSM, CD, CRM, ICD.D

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Chief Executive Officer at Commissionaires Northern Alberta Division

Canada

Overview

Nick Grimshaw is the CEO of Commissionaires Northern Alberta, leveraging over 28 years of decorated service in the Canadian Army, where he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. His career includes commanding over 900 personnel and executive director roles in the Alberta government, leading wildfire management and environmental emergency response.

He is deeply committed to supporting veterans and actively engages in his community. Nick participates in fundraising walks to help the homeless and serves on the board of a foundation dedicated to honoring military service. He follows a family legacy, as his father also served 35 years in the same infantry regiment.

Unique fact: Nick was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his leadership and combat actions during his deployment in Afghanistan.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Persuasive

Assertive

If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.  They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Veteran Support
As CEO of Commissionaires, his organization's core mission is to provide meaningful employment for veterans. He also serves on the board of the No Stone Left Alone Foundation.
Public Safety
His background includes leading Alberta's wildfire and environmental enforcement branches, and he is an Associate Corporate Member of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police.
Crisis Management
Has extensive experience from international military deployments and leading provincial emergency response operations for events like wildfires.

Media Appearances

Changing of the Guard. Featured in Commissionaires Northern Alberta Division – News

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Work History

5-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Commissionaires Northern Alberta Division
7-2021 - 4-2023
Executive Director Wildfire Management Branch at Government of Alberta
1-2020 - 7-2021
Executive Director - Environmental Enforcement Branch at Government of Alberta - Environment and Parks
8-2017 - 1-2020
Executive Director ASERT & Division Coordination at Government of Alberta - Environment and Parks
11-2016 - 8-2017
Director, Security, Uniform Services Division at Oilers Entertainment Group

Education

6-2022 - 2-2023
Institute of Corporate Directors from University of Alberta
Canadian Security Studies Program from Canadian Forces Command and Staff College

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Insights For Selling To Nick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nick is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nick

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nick move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Nick take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Nick

Personality Compatibility


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