Rene Planteu

Critic
DISC Type : C

Head of Testcenter at Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH

Austria

Overview

Rene Planteu leads the BATTCAVE Testcenter at Virtual Vehicle Research, specializing in battery safety. His work involves analyzing thermal runaway and gas emissions in Li-ion batteries under extreme conditions to enhance safety for automotive applications. He is a graduate of Technische Universität Graz in Technical Chemistry and has published multiple research papers on the topic.

Personality Overview

Precise

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Topics They Care About

Battery Safety
As Head of BATTCAVE, his entire career revolves around battery safety, specifically thermal runaway and real-world failure testing for the automotive industry.
Thermal Runaway
He has authored and co-authored numerous research papers focused on the characterization of thermal runaway in various types of Li-ion batteries.
Real-time Gas Analysis
He moderated a workshop on real-time gas measurement for battery safety, highlighting his focus on advanced, real-time diagnostic techniques in his field.

Media Appearances

Rene has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2024
Head of Testcenter at Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH
6-2018 - 5-2024
Battery Laboratory Manager at Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH
4-2016
Advanced Open Water Instructor at Scuba Schools International
11-2011 - 5-2018
Engineering Technician at Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH

Education

2005 - 2017
Technische Chemie from Technische Universität Graz

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Insights For Selling To Rene

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rene is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rene

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rene move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Rene take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Rene

Personality Compatibility


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