Adil Khan

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Advisory Board Member at eXcentius

United Kingdom

Overview

Adil Khan is the Managing Partner at Blue Astral, an executive search firm. A co-founder of the successful consultancy Boxwood (acquired by KPMG), he has a strong track record of building growth platforms. He leverages his extensive experience as an HR Director, CFO, and COO, and holds an MBA from Durham University Business School.

Outside of his corporate roles, Adil is interested in personal wellness and rejuvenation. He has explored services like SONA, which focuses on relaxation and resetting the nervous system, to maintain his energy and focus. He also co-founded a platform to help people organize their life admin, freeing up their potential.

Adil has an identical twin, yet colleagues describe him as "one of a kind. "

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Story Driven

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Executive Search
As Managing Partner of Blue Astral, he focuses on executive search, talent consulting, and coaching for leadership and senior roles.
Business Growth
As a co-founder of Boxwood, he has a strong history of creating successful growth platforms by leveraging people, finance, and operations.
AI in HR
He has shown interest in the adoption of Agentic AI and data solutions to improve employee experience and operational efficiency in HR.

Media Appearances

Adil has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Advisory Board Member at eXcentius
1-2019 - 12-2025
Advisory Board Member at Gate One
6-2017
Managing Partner at Blue Astral Consulting
1-2017 - 10-2023
Co-Founder at LIFEFYLE LTD
10-2003 - 1-2016
Co-Founder, Board Director & Head of People & Finance at Boxwood Limited

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from Durham University Business School
2002 - 2003
MBA from Durham University Business School

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Exp : 21 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Advisory Board Member at eXcentius
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Insights For Selling To Adil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Adil is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Adil

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Adil move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Adil take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Adil

Personality Compatibility


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