Nils C.

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DISC Type : c

Chief Financial Officer at GetYourGuide

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Overview

Nils Chrestin is the Chief Financial Officer at GetYourGuide, where he has been instrumental in the companys 8x growth and journey to profitability. With a background in mathematics and economics from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, he previously held senior finance roles at Global Fashion Group and Morgan Stanley, focusing on investment and M&A.

Nils shows a keen interest in leadership and the principles of building high-performing teams. He recently highlighted hosting Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez at a company summit to inspire the GetYourGuide team, indicating an appreciation for insights from the world of professional sports.

Under his financial leadership, GetYourGuide is approaching EUR 1 billion in revenue.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Growth
He is focused on scaling the company, discussing profitability, 30% YoY growth, and leveraging significant funding for global expansion and potential M&A.
Travel Experiences
He speaks publicly about capitalizing on the high growth potential of the travel experiences market, a sector he notes is still predominantly offline.
Startup Scaling
He expresses pride in GetYourGuide's evolution from a startup to a global brand, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships and a solid financing strategy.

Media Appearances

Nils has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2019
Chief Financial Officer at GetYourGuide
1-2015 - 3-2019
Chief Financial Officer at Global Fashion Group
5-2013 - 4-2015
Managing Director & CFO at LLC Kupishoes / Lamoda.ru
7-2009 - 5-2013
Investment Professional at Morgan Stanley Private Equity
7-2007 - 7-2009
M&A at Morgan Stanley Private Equity

Education

2004 - 2007
Dipl. Math. from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
2002 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from The University of Göttingen

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Exp : 20 Location : Berlin, Berlin, Germany Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Financial Officer at GetYourGuide
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Insights For Selling To Nils

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nils is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nils

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nils move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Nils take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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