Rick Weber

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Information Officer at l'tur GmbH

Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Overview

Rick Weber is the Chief Information Officer at LTUR, specializing in business transformation and M&A. A seasoned executive with experience as an interim CEO, he has a proven record of leading global teams and managing P&L. Colleagues describe him as dynamic, energetic, and a highly experienced senior manager.

Drawing on his entrepreneurial spirit, Rick has founded his own e-commerce startup in the premium pet space. His career has provided him with extensive international experience, having held leadership positions in both the US and Europe, including in the UK and Germany.

Unique fact: As an executive at Orbitz, Rick played a key role in the companys successful IPO in 2003 and its later acquisition by Cendant Corporation.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Relationship Oriented

Big Picture Person

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
As CIO, he leads strategic transformation and IT integration. His focus is on driving operational excellence and modernizing systems in fast-paced environments.
Post-Merger Integration
He has significant experience leading the integration of acquired companies, including guenstiger. de into Nextag and L'TUR into TUI Germany GmbH.
Business Turnarounds
He has a background in stabilizing and repositioning businesses for sale, notably serving as the interim CEO for Travelbag during its divestiture from Cendant Corporation.

Media Appearances

Rick has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2016
Chief Information Officer at l'tur GmbH
5-2011 - 9-2013
Managing Director at guenstiger.de GmbH
2-2008 - 9-2016
Various PM/Interim Assignments Globally at Project Manager and Interim Management Executive
9-2006 - 1-2008
Managing Director at Travelbag at Cendant Corporation
4-2002 - 9-2006
Vice President & Executive Management Team Member at ORBITZ

Education

1976 - 1980
Bachelor’s Degree from University of Virginia

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Exp : 42 Location : Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Information Officer at l'tur GmbH
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Insights For Selling To Rick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rick is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rick

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rick move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Rick take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Rick

Personality Compatibility


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