Roger Parker

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DISC Type : DIS

Vice President Human Resources at Dexter

Granger, Indiana, United States

Overview

Roger is the VP of Human Resources at Dexter, leveraging nearly 20 years of experience from Fortune 250 firms like Eastman and Dow Chemical. A Kellogg MBA graduate, he specializes in aligning HR strategy with business objectives through technology and AI. Colleagues describe him as strategic, authentic, and a "north star. "

Outside of work, Roger is committed to community service, actively volunteering with and promoting Habitat for Humanity. He has a philosophical side, expressing a fascination with paradoxes and mental puzzles, which he finds to be a therapeutic way to shift his perspective and challenge his own thinking.

He is personally "hooked on" paradoxes, viewing them as therapeutic mental puzzles that help shift his perspective.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

AI in HR
He actively promotes leveraging AI to advance organizational maturity and has personally mentored others on applying AI concepts to the future of work in Human Resources.
HR Transformation
His career is focused on developing people strategies that facilitate significant business turnarounds, cost optimization, and revenue growth in large-scale corporate environments.
Community Building
Demonstrates a passion for social impact through his active support and volunteer work for organizations like Habitat for Humanity, encouraging his teams to invest in others.

Media Appearances

Roger has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2023
Vice President Human Resources at Dexter
6-2021 - 2-2023
Global Head of HR for Technology, R&D, and Sustainability/ Global Director at Eastman
6-2017 - 6-2021
Director, HR- Latin America & Global Finance, Strategy, IT and India Operations at Eastman
7-2014 - 6-2017
Manager, HR - Finance, Communications, I/T, Six Sigma, Strategy, Corp Dev, & Marketing Insights at Eastman
2-2014 - 7-2014
Senior HR Business Partner - Marketing at Phillips 66

Education

Executive Master of Business Administration/ MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Advanced Human Resource Executive Program from University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

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Insights For Selling To Roger

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Roger is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Roger

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Roger move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Roger take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Roger

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