Thomas Haaland

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Member Of The Board Of Advisors at ACUX Energy

Greater Houston, United States

Overview

Thomas Haaland is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience leading multi-billion dollar energy and maritime projects in LNG, FSRU, and chemical tankers. He specializes in scaling operations and driving profitability, holding a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and having studied Strategic Negotiations at Harvard.

Beyond his core focus on energy, Thomas is an entrepreneur with a passion for innovative engineering. He is a founding partner at TerraCraft Motors, a company that designs and builds high-performance, three-wheeled vehicles, showcasing his interest in mechanics and ground-breaking design.

Unique fact: Thomas founded a company to build a $600M floating desalination project in Saudi Arabia.

Personality Overview

Perfectionist

Logical And Quick

Value Conscious

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Floating Energy Solutions
His entire career is focused on large-scale floating projects, including LNG liquefaction (FLNG), FSRU terminals, and power solutions, managing fleets of over 50 vessels.
Operational Efficiency
He has a track record of delivering significant cost savings, such as $12M+ annually, by applying his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt principles to optimize complex logistics.
Automotive Innovation
As a Founding Partner of TerraCraft Motors, he has a deep-seated interest in high-performance vehicle design and engineering outside of his primary industry.

Media Appearances

Thomas has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2018
Member Of The Board Of Advisors at ACUX Energy
5-2015 - 12-2023
Executive Vice President at Canada Stewart Energy Group
6-2014
Founding Partner at TerraCraft Motors
6-2013
Director at Stanley LNG Carriers
1-2009 - 2-2024
Managing Director at Stanley Tankers Pte Ltd

Education

2013 - 2013
Strategic Negotiations from Harvard Business School
1985 - 1988
Bachelor from University of Agder (UiA)

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Exp : 36 Location : Greater Houston, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Member Of The Board Of Advisors at ACUX Energy
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Insights For Selling To Thomas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thomas is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thomas

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Thomas move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Thomas take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Thomas

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