Patric J.M. Versteeg, MSc. MBA

Evaluator
DISC Type : DSc

Chief Information Security Officer at Heerema Marine Contractors

Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands

Overview

Patric is the award-winning Chief Information Security Officer at Heerema Marine Contractors, recognized as the European CISO of the Year for 2024. With an MBA from Maastricht University, he focuses on transforming cybersecurity from a control function to a core part of the business culture. Colleagues describe him as inspiring, passionate, and skilled.

He is passionate about developing the next generation of security leaders through mentoring and coaching, focusing specifically on enhancing their soft skills. This passion extends to his academic pursuits, where he is currently a PhD candidate researching the nuances of cybersecurity leadership at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences.

Unique fact: He was named the European CISO of the Year for 2024.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Cybersecurity Culture
Advocates for shifting security focus from compliance and controls to building a resilient and ingrained security culture within organizations.
Leadership Mentoring
Actively coaches security professionals on soft skills to transform them into effective business leaders, a topic that is also the focus of his PhD research.
Industry Speaking
A frequent keynote speaker and panelist at major industry conferences, such as the ISF World Congress and the Transformational CISO Assembly.

Media Appearances

Patric has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Chief Information Security Officer at Heerema Marine Contractors
9-2024
Researcher & PhD Candidate at Lectorship Cyber Security - Utrecht University of Applied Sciences
11-2019 - 7-2025
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Viterra B.V.
4-2019 - 10-2019
Strategic Advisor Information Security (CISO) at Justitie en v
8-2018 - 4-2019
Global IT Security Officer (CISO) at ABN AMRO Clearing Bank

Education

9-2018 - 6-2025
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Maastricht University School of Business and Economics
2-2022 - 10-2022
Goverance Essentials for Boards and Oversight Committee's from NCD Academy

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Insights For Selling To Patric J.M.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Patric J.M. is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Patric J.M.

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Patric J.M. move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Patric J.M. take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Patric J.M.

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