Rens De Leeuw

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DISC Type : DS

Vice President, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer - Member of Executive Committee NL at Capgemini

The Randstad, Netherlands

Overview

Rens de Leeuw is the Vice President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Capgemini Netherlands, where he leads strategy and execution for business growth, brand awareness, and employee engagement. A graduate of Inholland University of Applied Sciences, he is recognized as an influential marketer. Colleagues describe him as creative, dedicated, and a true people manager.

Outside of his corporate role, Rens is a passionate music lover and guitarist with eclectic tastes ranging from Elvis Presley and Prince to Metallica and Mozart. He finds inspiration in the raw emotion of Eddie Vedder and the genre-bending brilliance of Jacob Collier, reflecting a deep appreciation for musical artistry and authentic self-expression.

He recently had the pleasure of performing on stage with The Capgemini Band, an experience he described as joyful and magical.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Output-Driven

Planner & Achiever

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Communications
He is responsible for developing and implementing the overall marketing and communications strategy for Capgemini in the Netherlands to support business growth.
Live Music & Guitar
A lifelong music lover and guitarist, he has a deep passion for a wide range of artists and enjoys performing, including on stage with the Capgemini band.
Authentic Leadership
He utilizes formats like 'Leadership on the Couch' to encourage senior leaders to open up about their beliefs and dilemmas, fostering a transparent company culture.

Media Appearances

Capgemini (Rens de Leeuw) over de krimp van het ambtelijk apparaat. Featured in Spotify

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Work History

7-2021
Vice President, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer - Member of Executive Committee NL at Capgemini
1-2019 - 7-2021
Director Marketing and Communications Capgemini Netherlands | Member of Country board at Capgemini
12-2017 - 6-2018
Directeur Marketing en Communicatie at Ordina
8-2015 - 12-2017
Adjunct Directeur, hoofd Brand Activation & Corporate Marketing at Ordina
12-2014 - 7-2015
Teamlead Marketing IT & Cloud at KPN

Education

1998 - 2002
Bachelor from Inholland University of Applied Sciences

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Insights For Selling To Rens

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rens is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rens

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rens move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Rens take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Rens

Personality Compatibility


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