How to Reach Out to Peers in Your Company to Get to Know Them

Subject: New marketing hire -- would love to pick your brain

Hi Sherry,

My name is James Smithson and I'm the new marketing associate in the Competitive Chip Group (CCG). I was speaking with my manager Greg and he mentioned you're doing some interesting work in TPG, and I'd love to pick your brain. In particular, I’m curious to hear your thoughts on the new eRobot gizmo – is it for real or just hype? [MENTION A SPECIFIC THING.] Are you free for coffee or a quick meeting this week? [NOTE: BE SURE TO BRING THIS UP WITH YOUR BOSS FIRST SO YOU (1) GET HIS BLESSING AND (2) CAN USE HIS NAME IN EMAILS]

Thanks,

-James