Sabine Havenstein

Evaluator
DISC Type : SDC

CHRO Microsoft Netherlands; HRD Enterprise Partner Solutions | Software & Digital Platforms EMEA at Microsoft

The Randstad, Netherlands

Overview

Sabine is the CHRO for Microsoft Netherlands and also the HR Director for Enterprise Partner Solutions and Software & Digital Platforms in EMEA. A psychologist by training from the University of Groningen, she has a background in banking with ABN AMRO and champions initiatives focused on digital upskilling.

She is described as a proactive and trusted advisor with an analytical yet pragmatic approach. As an experienced coach and sparring partner for senior leadership, she has a strong focus on talent management, leadership development, and navigating international change within the business.

Unique fact: She combines her background as a psychologist with a strong business sense to lead HR strategy at a global technology company.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Digital Upskilling
Actively supports and promotes initiatives offering digital training to help people gain certifications and find opportunities in the IT labor market.
AI Skilling
Co-launched the "AI Skills Passport, " a program designed to equip young people with practical and valuable artificial intelligence skills for the future.
Talent Management
Has a proven track record in talent and succession management, a core focus of her senior HR leadership roles at Microsoft and ABN AMRO.

Media Appearances

Sabine has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
CHRO Microsoft Netherlands; HRD Enterprise Partner Solutions | Software & Digital Platforms EMEA at Microsoft
11-2021
HR Director/CHRO, Microsoft Netherlands at Microsoft
4-2019 - 11-2021
Head of HR Innovation & Technology at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
5-2017 - 4-2019
Head of HR Private Banking (NL and International) at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
9-2015 - 5-2017
Senior Global HR Business Partner International Clients, ECT Clients at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Education

1996 - 12-2000
Drs from University of Groningen

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Insights For Selling To Sabine

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sabine is

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

  • 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 Sabine move?

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

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

You And Sabine

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