Victor DiRisio

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Vice President Information Technology - Leadership of I.T. for Home Depot Canada at The Home Depot Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Victor DiRisio is a C-level executive with over 20 years of experience leading IT and supply chain operations for major Canadian organizations in retail, pharmacy, and banking. He specializes in large-scale digital transformations, cloud computing, and ERP systems. He holds an ICD. D director certification from the University of Torontos Rotman School of Management.

He has a history of driving industry-wide progress, notably as a founding board member of the non-profit BookNet Canada. His executive education in Sustainability Leadership also points to a focus on innovative and responsible growth. He also serves on the Customer Fundraising Committee for The Home Depot Canada Foundation.

Unique fact: Victor is a recipient of the prestigious Globe & Mails award as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Value Driven

Curious

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

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
He has a proven track record of leading complex, enterprise-wide technology transformations at companies like Home Trust Company and Rexall.
Cloud Migration
Spearheaded the successful move to 100% cloud operations during his tenure as CIO at Home Trust Company.
Supply Chain Strategy
Led major supply chain and distribution network optimization initiatives at both Acklands-Grainger and Indigo.

Media Appearances

Victor has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
Vice President Information Technology - Leadership of I.T. for Home Depot Canada at The Home Depot Canada
2018 - 2024
Chief Information Officer & Executive Vice President at Home Trust Company
2010 - 2017
Chief Information Officer & EVP Supply Chain at Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd.
2007 - 2010
Vice President Supply Chain & CIO at Acklands-Grainger
2002 - 2007
Executive Vice President Supply Chain at Indigo

Education

ICD.D Institute of Corporate Directors Education Program from University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Sustainability Leadership : Innovation for Growth program from University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management

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Insights For Selling To Victor

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Victor is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Victor

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Victor move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Victor take some risk or not?

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

You And Victor

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