Paul Rieger

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Head of IT System Engineering at ControlExpert GmbH

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Overview

Paul Rieger is the Head of IT System Engineering at ControlExpert GmbH, with over a decade of experience in IT infrastructure and service delivery. A graduate of the University of Duisburg-Essen, he specializes in managing hybrid on-prem and cloud environments. Colleagues consistently describe him as diligent, professional, and composed under pressure.

His background includes significant time in the gaming industry with Ubisoft, suggesting an interest in the technology that powers interactive entertainment. He has also shown a professional interest in major technology firms like Microsoft and Siemens.

Unique fact: Paul is actively strengthening his teams security posture by hiring a Senior Cyber Security Engineer.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Cyber Security
He is currently hiring a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, indicating a focus on incident response, vulnerability management, and endpoint security.
Team Leadership
With over five years of management experience, he focuses on recruiting, coaching, and mentoring his teams to foster a supportive environment.
IT Infrastructure
His career is centered on IT infrastructure delivery, with a strong emphasis on service quality and navigating complex project landscapes.

Media Appearances

Paul has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Head of IT System Engineering at ControlExpert GmbH
5-2024 - 2-2025
Head of Service Operations at Utimaco
5-2021 - 5-2024
IT Manager at Ubisoft Blue Byte GmbH
7-2018 - 4-2021
IT Project & Account Manager EMEA at Ubisoft Blue Byte GmbH
3-2016 - 6-2018
IT Service Delivery Manager EMEA at Ubisoft Blue Byte GmbH

Education

Diplom from University of Duisburg-Essen

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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Paul

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