Niels Meijer

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DISC Type : CD

Global Head of Data & Analytics at Randstad

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Overview

Niels is the Global Head of Data & Analytics at Randstad, leading the organizations data-driven transformation. Described as strategic and engaging, his mission is to empower people to get value from data and AI. He holds a BBA from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and has recently earned a certification in AI-Ready Leadership.

He is a pragmatic and authentic leader who values loyalty and trust, stating that he says what he does and does what he says. Niels finds fulfillment in being part of a great team and is driven to build sustainable solutions in both human relations and analytics, transforming strategy into a long-term vision.

Unique fact: He recently shared his seven-year journey in data analytics, focusing on an authentic story of challenges rather than just celebrated successes.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Rigorous & Demanding

Fast But Analytical

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

Data-Driven Transformation
His entire role is focused on leading data and analytics initiatives to drive organizational transformation at a global scale for Randstad.
Authentic Leadership
He aims to be the leader he wishes he had, emphasizing trust and leading by example. A recent talk focused on sharing an authentic story of challenges over successes.
AI-Ready Leadership
He recently completed certifications in Generative AI Leadership and becoming an AI-Ready Leader, indicating a strong focus on current AI trends.

Media Appearances

Niels has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Global Head of Data & Analytics at Randstad
2-2021 - 6-2023
Global Head of Business Intelligence at Randstad
1-2018 - 1-2021
Delivery Manager | Product Owner @Digital Factory at Randstad
9-2010 - 12-2014
Product Owner Business Intelligence at Randstad Groep Nederland
1-2009 - 9-2010
Project Manager at I-bridge, a Randstad company

Education

2001 - 2005
BBA from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
8-1998 - 7-1999
Business/Managerial Economics from Amsterdamse Academie

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Insights For Selling To Niels

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Niels is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Niels

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Niels move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Niels take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Niels

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