Nicolas Deville "Nic"

It's challenging to be concise in this recommendation as Nic possesses so many incredible talents.

He is a leader who is truly passionate and committed, not only to the mission, but to his people. He leads in a way that is inspiring, that builds a legion of trusting followers and that makes you realize that each minute you spend listening to him speak is going to benefit your growth tremendously.

He is always thinking 18-24 months ahead: how to invest in himself so that he can be better for his people and how he can grow to drive superior results for his organization. He has been a true mentor, a leader like no other.

His business acumen and expertise in the SaaS realm, combined with his constant thirst for knowledge, means he's not just leading with the most up-to-date sales methodologies: he's defining and innovating them.

Nic has a natural skill for reading the room and inspiring trust in employees, peers and clients. He takes a strategic approach to decision making, balancing his considerable analytical skill with the short and long-term goals of the business.

He has a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of the global market, and speaks English, French and German with native fluency. Nic is one of the strongest and most tenacious people I've had the pleasure of working with. He's truly brilliant.

I have come to trust him as a key advisor and sounding board on issues related to management, execution, and some of the most exciting trends in the market today.

As our Managing Director for EMEA, Nic transformed our execution, particularly on the Sales side, by re-focusing the teams on quantitatively-driven sales management techniques, which resulted in massive growth in our subscription revenue.

As a sales leader, Nic is a voracious consumer of business texts, as well as a selfless sharer of insights and distilled learnings from that research.

I have never been led by someone who listens as well, drives me to work my hardest, and is able to work efficiently and effectively at a million miles per hour.

He is full of ideas, and unlike many leaders, he can create a plan and a process and see his ideas to fruition.

Not only is he hard-working but he is incredibly intelligent, imaginative, and human.

He demands a lot from himself and those around him but his unfailing honesty, accuracy and good manners inspire an unusually high level of respect from his colleagues (I have rarely heard a leader be spoken of so positively), clients and suppliers.

He is a perfect example of leading by example and with integrity, dedication and fairness.

Nic has this incredible knack to build an army of loyal and passionate people who will put everything into what they do because Nic makes the environment an awesome place to work.

Nic understands the sales world like no one else I know. He always puts himself in the other person's shoes (both colleagues and customers) which ensures that every result has the best outcome for both parties.

As a result, working with Nic is an experience that also pushes others to excel and continually improve.

Nic is a natural leader, well beyond being merely a manager, and he involves his team in a way that motivates and brings out the best in them. To say he is well-informed in the B2B tech and SaaS area is an understatement.

I have got to know him as a person with a strong moral compass, who is fair, open and honest, and extremely positive.

As a sales leader he is arguably the best: a leader and a warrior who always puts his people before himself and the best person to have in your corner when required.

Almost single-handedly Nic built a solid channel presence here in Europe and then went on to lead the entire Sales team, ultimately the entire EMEA organization. What Nic has achieved in Europe is now seen as the benchmark globally at ON24.

In my 3 years at ON24 he has proven to be an exceptional coach, outstanding leader and the best mentor I could have hoped for.

When it comes to business models and how to drive a company forward, he is one of the most knowledgeable and savvy people I have known. With his great passion for SaaS models and "make-it-happen" attitude, he is the right fit for any dynamic company.

Nic is a natural team leader, who knows how to drive the business forward while inspiring his team to do the same. The humbleness with which he carried his position is admirable, which makes him very approachable for discussing any concerns or ideas.

Much loved by both colleagues and clients for his enthusiastic and personal yet professional approach.

Nic's drive, determination and willingness to go against the status quo have driven not only his own success but also the success of the entire sales team at ON24 EMEA.

Nic's eye for detail and ability to take an idea from inception to completion is second to none and I have reaped the rewards having had the opportunity to learn first-hand how to implement plans and processes within a growing SaaS business.

His penchant for learning not only sits well with his team but also with the vast number of clients that have benefited directly from this mindset.

He managed to close numerous deals with Tier 1 operators in Germany!

What makes him one of the best sales guys I met in my life is that on top of his sales skills he has a strong technical understanding.

He built, virtually from the ground up, a robust channel presence for ON24 in EMEA, developing tools and resources to drive significant ON24 revenue growth and partner success.

I had the pleasure of reporting to him directly for over three years.

Nic's ability to multitask and simplify complex business problems was unlike any I've seen before, making a dramatic difference in the productivity of our team. I would work with him again in a heartbeat.

His technical knowledge is impressive and he expects all his team to strive for the same high standards he sets himself.

I believe that is why he has the trust and respect of his colleagues in order to grow such a successful team in Europe.

You came at a time where we desperately needed help, and you came in like a seasoned pro.

It was a great ride. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Don't be a stranger, maybe our paths will cross again.