Thamila Zaher

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Chairman of the Board at Maple Bear Global Schools Ltd.

Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

Overview

Thamila Zaher is the Executive Director of Group SEB and Chairman of the Board at Maple Bear Global Schools, an international network of 550 schools. With over 15 years of experience, she was named one of Bloombergs 500 most influential people in Latin America and one of Forbes Women of Success.

Deeply immersed in the education sector from a young age, she began attending her fathers business meetings at age seven. This early exposure shaped her career, where she champions innovation in education and has spoken about overcoming sexism as a female leader in business.

Unique fact: Thamila took on her first executive role as an administrative director for one of the familys schools at just 17 years old.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

Tough To Convince

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Global Education
As Chairman of Maple Bear, she leads the expansion and strategy of a bilingual school network operating in over 35 countries, a key achievement in her career.
Educational Innovation
She led the creation of Concept, an innovative school model, and is described as an enthusiast of new trends and technologies in education.
Women in Leadership
She has publicly discussed facing and overcoming sexism as a woman in a leadership position, using it as a motivator for her success.

Media Appearances

Thamila has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Chairman of the Board at Maple Bear Global Schools Ltd.
2-2020 - 6-2023
Board Member at Maple Bear Global Schools Ltd.
5-2022
Board Member at YDUQS
2012
Diretor Executivo at GRUPO SEB
4-2018
Membro do Conselho Grupo SEB at GRUPO SEB

Education

2021 - 2021
Global Business from Harvard Business School Online
2019 - 2019
Leading Change from Harvard University Graduate School of Education

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Exp : 18 Location : Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil Job Level : N/A Designation : Chairman of the Board at Maple Bear Global Schools Ltd.
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Insights For Selling To Thamila

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • 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.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thamila 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 Thamila

  • 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 Thamila move?

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

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

You And Thamila

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