Ruud d'Achard van Enschut

Expert in Data Management (DAMA certified), AI, and Enterprise Sales

Netherlands

About

Enterprise software and consulting sales leader combining MEDDIC-driven deal execution, CDMP-certified Data Management expertise, and partnership-led growth across Data, AI, MDM and DQ transformations. ▪ Hands-on enterprise sales exposure to platforms including Qlik, Talend, Mulesoft, Oracle, Mendix, Quest, AWS and Snowflake ▪ Enterprise software & consulting sales leader (MEDDIC) with CDMP-certified Data Management expertise ▪ Proven track record closing €1M+ / $1M+ enterprise deals combining software licenses and consulting services ▪ Drove RiSource to a successful acquisition by Diligent Inc., delivering strategic value and enterprise-scale impact ▪ Extensive experience selling with and through Global Data Providers, Big 4 consulting firms and international law firms ▪ Strong partnership and ecosystem sales experience (alliances, GSIs, ISVs) ▪ Deep domain focus on Data, AI-ready assets, MDM, Data Governance, and Data Quality A principled and passionate leader, driven to embrace new challenges and deliver sustained value.

Experience

  • Principal Consultant - Senior Account Executive at cimt ag
    2022 - 2025 · 3 yrs

    In my role as Principal Consultant I take end-to-end ownership of pipeline creation and revenue growth within Data Management, AI and application- and data integration (ETL / APIs). I actively build qualified pipeline through targeted cold calling and strategic outreach to senior decision-makers, applying the MEDDICC framework to validate business value, decision processes, and economic buyers. In parallel, I provide structured market feedback to drive product development and collaborate with technology and implementation partners to strengthen joint value propositions and accelerate go-to-market execution. Certified Sales for Qlik, Talend and Snowflake also known with Mendix and DAMA-DMBOK / CDMP framework for Data Management. Summary: + Advisor in Data Management & AI + Senior Account Management - Enterprise Sales (Qlik, Talend, Snowflake, Quest, Oracle) + CDMP - DAMA / DMBOK certified + Expert in Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Quality (DQ) + Data Management & Data Governance + Data Integration + Datawarehouses / Modelling / Data Lakes / Data Mesh Tools: / Frameworks: + Talend Data Management & Integration + Qlik Sense - BI + Monday.com + Salesforce, + LinkedIn Helper + Microsoft Suite (incl. Teams)

  • Director of Partnerships and Alliances - Senior Account Executive at Diligent
    2019 - 2021 · 2 yrs

    As Global Partner Manager at Diligent, I held indirect worldwide responsibility for enabling and scaling business, technology and integration partners across the Governance, Risk & Compliance portfolio, including Entity Management, Board Management, and Risk & Compliance solutions. I worked closely with partners to define and execute joint go-to-market strategies, co-develop value propositions, and organize partner-led events and enablement initiatives to drive market awareness and pipeline creation. Together with our partners, I acted as an account manager on strategic customers—preparing executive-level presentations, supporting stakeholder alignment, and contributing to key account planning and deal execution. By operating at the intersection of partners, sales, and product, I strengthened partner effectiveness, accelerated solution adoption, and increased joint customer value across Diligent’s global GRC ecosystem

  • Founder and Managing Director (RiSource - acquired by Diligent) - Account Executive at RiSource BV- Acquired by Diligent in 2019
    2009 - 2019 · 10 yrs

    Started at Truston as an IT Project Leader, successfully delivering multiple complex implementation projects for enterprise clients. After several years, I was appointed Product Manager and Business Line Manager for ORCA, one of the first Master Data Management (MDM) solutions in the Netherlands with integrated Data Quality capabilities. In this role, I led product strategy, go-to-market positioning, and multiple successful customer implementations. I later advanced to the role of Manager Professional Services, where I was responsible for the delivery organization, customer projects, consultant development, and operational performance of the services team. In 2009, ORCA was established as a spin-off under RiSource, where the solution continued to evolve and expand commercially under my leadership. Established global partnerships with Dun & Bradstreet, KPMG (Meijburg), and leading law and accountancy firms

  • Truston (8 yrs 1 mo)
    • Manager Professional Services
      2007 - 2009 · 2 yrs

      Main activities: - Strategy and Business Development - Projects for the Health Industry (Output Management) - Issue- and Project management (JIRA / Prince2) - Product Development (ORCA and TOM) - Technology (JAVA, Oracle and .NET) - Integration and Middleware projects (BEA, Mule, BizzTalk) Investor in knowledge and people, entrepreneur in partnerships and software development.

    • Businessline Manager & Product Manager MDM solution (ORCA)
      2003 - 2007 · 4 yrs

      Responsible for product development,sales, implementation and training activities around ORCA. In this time ORCA was positioned as a CRM/MDM solution. I prefer working together in a agile development environment with small, dedicated and passionate team of good ICT consultants without a 9-5 mentality.

    • Senior Project Manager
      2001 - 2003 · 2 yrs

      - Different transitions projects (Millennium & Euro conversions) - License plate identification project (Siemens Nederland) - CRM & MDM Implementation projects (ORCA)

  • IT Manager (Credit Bank - Crediam) at City of Amsterdam
    1990 - 2001 · 11 yrs

    Final responsible for all system development activities and maintenance of all the back- and frontoffice applications. From 1996 we rebuild our applications for Loans, Mortgages and Savings Administration with the Oracle Development framework and tools: Designer, Forms & Reports in a partnership with ICL Fujitsu and Truston Group. In this period I was reporting directly to the Executive Board of Crediam. In 2004, Crediam has sold there commercial portfolio to Lage Landen Financing - http://www.delagelanden.com.