Renier Lemmens

Evaluator
DISC Type : DCS

CEO at 1957 Ventures

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

Renier Lemmens is a global fintech leader with a 35-year career as a CEO, operating partner, and board member for firms like PayPal, Barclays, and Geidea. With an MSc in Computer Science and an MBA from INSEAD, he specializes in high-growth transformations. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional, inspiring, and collaborative leader.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  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

Topics They Care About

AI Transformation
Serves as a senior advisor for AI investments and strategy at multiple firms and frequently discusses how AI is reshaping industries in recent conference panels and posts.
MENA Fintech Growth
As the recent Group CEO of Saudi-based Geidea, he has deep, current insights into the region's rapid fintech expansion, which he often discusses in interviews.
Venture Capital Trends
His social media posts analyze the shift in VC funding away from 'growth-at-all-costs' to a focus on fundamentals, drawing on his experience from PayPal to today.

Media Appearances

Renier has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
CEO at 1957 Ventures
2-2025 - 4-2025
Senior Advisor at 1957 Ventures
12-2024
Senior Advisor AI Investments and Strategy at Vision Invest
12-2024
Senior Advisor AI investments at DataVolt
9-2017
Chairman at TransferGo

Education

1991 - 1992
MBA from INSEAD
1982 - 1987
M Sc from Delft University of Technology

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Exp : 8 Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO at 1957 Ventures
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Insights For Selling To Renier

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • 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 Renier is

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

  • 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 Renier move?

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

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

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