Abimbola Adebanjo

Commander
DISC Type : D

Digital Experience Manager at NatWest Group

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Abimbola is an Agile Product Manager at NatWest Group, specializing in Conversational AI and digital payments. Described by colleagues as seasoned and passionate, he has extensive experience leading cross-functional teams in both agile and traditional environments. He holds a Masters degree from Birmingham City University and multiple product management certifications.

Outside of his core professional duties, Abimbola has a keen interest in broader societal topics and personal growth. He has researched and presented on global public health issues like food insecurity and authored a guide on the habits of successful individuals, reflecting a passion for continuous development.

During his Masters program, he created a detailed presentation analyzing the global challenge of food insecurity.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Risk-Taker

Very Quick

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

Conversational AI
As Digital Experience Manager, he is responsible for the customer experience and journeys on NatWest Group's AI virtual assistant, Cora.
Digital & Card Payments
Previously served as the product manager for the entire credit card portfolio at Sterling Bank Plc, developing and managing product roadmaps.
Agile Methodologies
He is a Certified SAFe® 6 Agile Product Manager, proficient in delivering product objectives and leading teams in agile environments.

Media Appearances

Abimbola has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Digital Experience Manager at NatWest Group
1-2018 - 8-2022
Products Manager- Cards & Digital Payments at Sterling Bank Plc
10-2015 - 12-2017
Product Analyst- Propositions & Products at Sterling Bank Plc
3-2014 - 8-2014
Graduate Intern- Supply Chain Officer at Unilever
9-2012 - 12-2012
Research and Development Intern at Unilever

Education

9-2021 - 10-2022
Master's degree from Birmingham City University
8-2022 - 10-2022
Product Management Certificate from ProductDive

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Insights For Selling To Abimbola

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Abimbola is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Abimbola

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Abimbola move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Abimbola take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Abimbola

Personality Compatibility


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