Tim Polkowski

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Deputy CEO at ProVeg International

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Overview

As Deputy CEO at ProVeg International, Tim Polkowski leverages over 20 years of strategy and innovation consulting to accelerate the global transition to a sustainable food system. A University of Michigan graduate, he is a certified practitioner of Blue Ocean Strategy, a methodology for creating new market value.

Tims professional mission is deeply personal; a former meat-lover, he transitioned to a plant-based diet and experienced significant health benefits, which inspired him to found the Plant Based Health Alliance in Malaysia. He is passionate about solving complex challenges at the intersection of health, environment, and society.

He once went from eating meat daily to a healthy, whole-food vegan diet overnight as an experiment and felt better than he had in 20 years.

Personality Overview

Curious

Value Driven

Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Food Systems
As Deputy CEO of ProVeg International, his primary role is to drive strategies that accelerate the transition to a healthier and more sustainable food system globally.
Value Innovation
He is an expert in Blue Ocean Strategy and co-authored articles on using its principles, like the Four Actions Framework, to create leaps in value for customers.
Plant-Based Health
He founded the Plant Based Health Alliance in Malaysia to help reverse chronic diseases through nutrition, a passion stemming from his own transformative health experience.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Deputy CEO at ProVeg International
7-2023 - 7-2025
International Director (Strategy and Growth) at ProVeg International
1-2023 - 7-2023
Strategic Advisor at ProVeg International
6-2020
Founder at PB Health (Plant Based Health Alliance)
6-2018 - 6-2020
Principal Partner at Value Innovation Group

Education

2007 - 2010
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
2007 - 2010
Master of Public Policy from University of Michigan

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Exp : 15 Location : Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Deputy CEO at ProVeg International
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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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