Zander Colaers

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MD Cegeka NL at Cegeka

Tessenderlo, Flemish Region, Belgium

Overview

Zander Colaers is the Managing Director of Cegeka Netherlands, leading over 1, 400 employees. A results-driven leader with a Masters in Computer Science from Hasselt University, he specializes in organizational development, M&A integration, and fostering customer-centric innovation. Colleagues recognize him as a hardworking, professional, and key figure in business turnarounds.

He is the author of the book Outsourcen is durven (Outsourcing is Daring), reflecting his deep expertise in IT strategy.

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Fast-paced

Strategic Planner

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Growth through M&A
He played a key role in the integration of KPN Consulting and emphasizes growth through both organic means and acquisitions in his strategy for Cegeka.
IT Outsourcing Strategy
He has extensive experience leading outsourcing divisions and even authored a book on the topic, focusing on building trusted partnerships with clients.
Customer-Centric Leadership
His mission is to create value through a customer-centric approach, a theme he consistently highlights as a core management principle.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2025
MD Cegeka NL at Cegeka
1-2025 - 6-2025
Deputy CEO BeLux at Sopra Steria
1-2024 - 12-2024
Director Business Lines Sopra Steria Belux at Sopra Steria
8-2022 - 1-2024
Operations Director - COO at Ordina Belgium
6-2020 - 8-2022
Transformation Director Cegeka NL (M&A _ Integration KPN Consulting) at Cegeka

Education

Master from Hasselt University
Master from Hasselt University

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Insights For Selling To Zander

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zander is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zander

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zander move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Zander take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Zander

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