Peter Buytaert

Commander
DISC Type : D

Co-Founder | Executive Committee at SilkRoadPartners

Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium

Overview

Peter Buytaert is a seasoned executive and co-founder of Silk Road Partners and Good Leaders Online (GLO). With over 30 years of cross-cultural leadership experience, including 25 years living across six major Asian capitals, he specializes in Asia-Europe business advisory and executive search. People who have worked with him describe him as visionary, inspirational, and professional.

He holds an AMP from INSEAD and has a background in law, engineering, and business management. A frequent public speaker, he recently presented on navigating Chinas evolving business environment. As an entrepreneur, he founded multiple consulting and executive search ventures after a long corporate career as President of Agfa Graphics Asia.

Unique fact: Peter is a past Chairman of the Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Very Quick

Impact-Driven

They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms.  They are not always relationship oriented. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.

Topics They Care About

China's Business Environment
He is a recognized expert, recently speaking at events on how to adapt business strategy to the evolving and dynamic Chinese marketplace.
Responsible Leadership
As Chief Responsibility Officer at GLO, he has co-founded a firm dedicated to selecting and developing wise and responsible leaders, and authors courses on the topic.
Asia-Europe Investments
His firm, Silk Road Partners, actively facilitates cross-border investments between Europe and Asia, with a focus on verticals like cleantech, health tech, and automotive.

Media Appearances

Peter has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2022
Co-Founder | Executive Committee at SilkRoadPartners
5-2021
Chief Responsibility Officer GLO-Global at GLO Global - Executive Search
2-2020 - 5-2021
Global Chair Leadership Consulting at Cornerstone International Group
4-2013
Chief Responsibility Officer at Good Leaders Online (GLO)
1-2008
Founder at Shanghai China Global Leaders (CGL) Management Consulting

Education

2003 - 2003
AMP from INSEAD
1991 - 1992
Education details unavailable from Prince Albert Fund

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Exp : 18 Location : Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Founder | Executive Committee at SilkRoadPartners
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Insights For Selling To Peter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • 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 Peter is

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

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter move?

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

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

You And Peter

Personality Compatibility


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