9 Professional Ways to Say “I’m Excited to Meet You”

Are you about to meet someone new? You might want to share your enthusiasm to meet them to show excitement. You could say “I’m excited to meet you,” but is it the most suitable phrase in professional contexts?

Try one of the following alternatives to see how to mix things up in a formal email.

• I’m very keen to meet you
• I look forward to meeting you
• I can’t wait to get to know you
• I’m keen to learn from you
• I’m looking forward to joining you for lunch
• I can’t wait to meet you
• It’ll be great to meet you in person
• I’m so excited to learn more about you
• I look forward to our meeting

Keep reading to learn how to say “I’m excited to meet you” in a professional way. We’ve explained more about each synonym to show you how they work.

1. I’m Very Keen to Meet You

One of the best ways to share your excitement before meeting someone is “I’m very keen to meet you.” It’s good because it shows genuine enthusiasm and readiness to learn.

Generally, this phrase is most effective when meeting someone you respect. It might be a professor or someone you’ve heard a lot about before meeting them in person.

It’s a great way to build a relationship with them quickly. From there, you can become more friendly and try to learn more from them as time goes on.

You can also refer to this example to help you:

Dear Michael,

I’m very keen to meet you. I hope I can bring some interesting stories with me tomorrow.

All the best,
Duncan

2. I Look Forward to Meeting You

A simple and formal alternative to “I’m excited to meet you” is “I look forward to meeting you.” Yes, all that changes is including “look forward” instead of “excited.” However, it’s a surprisingly effective synonym.

We highly recommend using this one when joining a new team. It shows that you’re excited to become a part of a new company and want to address every member of the team at once.

Here’s a quick sample email to show you how it works:

Dear Horacio,

I look forward to meeting you all. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I won’t let you down.

Best wishes,
Adrianne

3. I Can’t Wait to Get to Know You

Professional language doesn’t always have to be formal and over the top. Something like “I can’t wait to get to know you” works well in professional emails. It shows you are excited to meet someone without being pretentious.

Generally, this phrase works best when emailing new colleagues. It shows you are more interested in building a friendly connection with them over a more formal one.

The following example will demonstrate how to use it:

Dear Timothy,

I can’t wait to get to know you better. It will be great to speak over lunch and decide what comes next.

Yours,
Sarah

4. I’m Keen to Learn From You

Another great phrase to use when you respect someone is “I’m keen to learn from you.” It shows you would love to meet someone to learn more about them.

This phrase only works when you genuinely respect someone. For instance, it might be a new boss you’ve heard a lot of positive things about.

It shows that you’re ready and willing to sit down with them and learn what they say. Most of the time, you will happily let them do all the talking, so you can pick up on everything they’re telling you about.

You should also refer to this example if you’re still unsure:

Dear Peter,

I’m keen to learn from you. I believe we have a lot to understand about each other.

See you soon,
Angelo

5. I’m Looking Forward to Joining You for Lunch

Let’s say you already have plans set up with someone. You can specify the meeting plans in your introductory message to share your enthusiasm.

For instance, “I’m looking forward to joining you for lunch” shows that you’re keen to have lunch with someone. It’s a great way to share your enthusiasm before meeting someone for the first time.

Check out the following email sample to see how it works:

Dear Karl,

I’m looking forward to joining you for lunch. Let me know if you’d like me to bring anything along.

Kind regards,
Hannah

6. I Can’t Wait to Meet You

When we first get a new job offer, we can get quite giddy and excited. There’s nothing wrong with letting this show a little bit when emailing your new boss. Most bosses will be happy to see your excitement shine through.

“I can’t wait to meet you” is a good example of this. It’s a great way to introduce yourself to your boss (and, subsequently, your new team). It’s a professional alternative to “I’m excited to meet you” that shows you can’t contain your joy about receiving a new job.

The following email example should help you understand it:

Dear Ms. Rose,

I can’t wait to meet you and the team. I also hope I will show you that I’m going to fit into the new position well.

All the best,
Darren Atkins

7. It’ll Be Great to Meet You in Person

They say it’s a lot easier to learn about someone in person than it is over message or email. So, why not say “it’ll be great to meet you in person” when you’re excited to meet someone for the first time?

It’s certainly an endearing phrase. It will flatter the recipient, showing them how excited you are to meet them.

You can refer to this example to see how it works:

Dear Hazel,

It’ll be great to meet you in person. It’s been a while since I’ve been this excited about an opportunity.

Yours,
Kerry

8. I’m So Excited to Learn More About You

Perhaps you’re meeting a client for the first time. This is the crucial moment, as it could make or break a new deal that could earn you and your company lots of money. So, how do you entice them to stick around?

Well, “I’m so excited to learn more about you” is a good start. It’s a great phrase that shows you have a genuine interest in someone. In this case, it allows you to build a professional and friendly relationship with your clients.

Here’s a quick example to show you how to use it:

Dear Stuart,

I’m so excited to learn more about you over the lunch meeting. I hope I can impress you with my ideas.

Yours,
Ms. Batcheller

9. I Look Forward to Our Meeting

While it might seem simple, “I look forward to our meeting” is very effective. It’s a good formal alternative to “I’m excited to meet you.” We recommend using it once you have meeting plans in place.

Of course, it wouldn’t make much sense to say this before you’ve set a date for a meeting. You should use it when emailing clients and confirming meeting details with them before the day comes.

Check out the following example to see how it works:

Dear Terrance,

I look forward to our meeting on Friday. After all, you have chosen a fine establishment for our first one.

All the best,
Michelle Baker