Rob Cicchillo

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Strategic Initiatives Lead at Corteva Agriscience

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Overcautious

Process Oriented

Tough To Convince

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

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Work History

12-2025
Strategic Initiatives Lead at Corteva Agriscience
4-2025 - 12-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Oerth Bio
10-2024 - 4-2025
Chief Scientific Officer at Oerth Bio
3-2024 - 10-2024
SVP R&D at Oerth Bio
11-2020 - 3-2024
Crop Protection Discovery & Development External Collaborations Leader at Corteva Agriscience

Education

2006 - 2008
Postdoctoral Research Associate from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2000 - 2006
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Penn State University

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Insights For Selling To Rob

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rob is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rob

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rob move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Rob take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Rob

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