Marc Saris

I was born in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, but my upbringing was global, including stays in São Paulo, Brazil; Ann Arbor, USA; and Taipei, Taiwan. This diverse exposure early in life offered me invaluable insights into cross-cultural dynamics and business practices. This naturally led me to pursue a degree in International Business at Erasmus University in Rotterdam.

My innate creativity, curiosity, and technical inclination steered me towards a Master’s in Innovation Management. Post-graduation, I embarked on my professional journey with Royal Dutch Shell in the Contracting and Procurement Department, which sparked my interest in negotiation. I further explored this interest at The Gap Partnership as a consultant and later at NPM Capital, a private equity firm.

In 2022, recognizing the untapped potential and significant value of negotiation consultancy, I co-founded Impact Negotiation Group with Jan Aerts.
Currently, I reside near Rotterdam in The Netherlands with my wife and twin boys. My leisure time is filled with activities like woodworking, reading, running, cycling, yard work, and enjoying music.

For me, negotiation transcends mere deal-making. It’s a life philosophy, as negotiation skills are mirrored in nearly all human interactions. I am passionately committed to expanding and disseminating knowledge in the field of negotiation.