René Crooijmans

Commander
DISC Type : D

Senior Director Software Operations at Eneve

Wassenaar, South Holland, Netherlands

Overview

René is a technology leader with over a decade of experience in digital transformation. As Senior Director of Software Operations at Eneve, he manages IT platforms for the energy sector. He previously spent 8 years at ERIKS, leading digital platform strategy. Colleagues describe him as dedicated and solution-oriented.

Passionate about fostering collaboration and empowering teams, René is a vocal advocate for inclusivity and gender equality in the workplace. He often posts about hiring new talent and building strong, diverse teams to drive innovation.

After a long tenure in industrial services, he recently pivoted his career to focus on the energy value chain.

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Decisive

Very Quick

They are very proud of what they do.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
His entire career, including leading major digital initiatives at ERIKS, has centered on driving and implementing large-scale digital change in established industries.
Energy Sector Tech
He recently moved to Eneve, a software company specifically focused on connecting and improving the energy value chain, indicating a new professional focus.
Agile Methodologies
He holds certifications as a Certified Scrum Product Owner and Certified ScrumMaster, underscoring his expertise in agile development and project management.

Media Appearances

René has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Senior Director Software Operations at Eneve
7-2021 - 9-2025
Director of Digital Platforms at ERIKS Digital
7-2018 - 7-2021
Head of Development & Delivery at ERIKS Digital
7-2017 - 7-2018
Program Manager Global E-Commerce at ERIKS
1-2017 - 6-2017
Product Liaison at Backbase

Education

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology from De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Vormgeving en ontwerp van InterActie from De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences

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Insights For Selling To René

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Avoid being too verbose

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with René is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from René

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will René move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can René take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And René

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