Alastair Sloan

Evaluator
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President at Australian and New Zealand Division of the IADR

Australia

Overview

Alastair Sloan is the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research Collaboration at the University of Melbourne. A bioengineer with a PhD from the University of Birmingham, he has over 25 years of experience leading research in tissue engineering, regenerative biology, and oral pathology, and holds multiple leadership roles in international research associations.

Outside of his academic career, Alastair is a passionate and highly experienced freelance saxophonist with over 30 years of performing and gigging. He plays both tenor and alto sax and has been a member of jazz, pop, funk, and ska bands in the UK and Australia.

Unique fact: For nine years, he was the original sax player for 2Rude, a popular 7-piece ska band based in the UK, playing at festivals and clubs.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Research Collaboration
In his role as Pro Vice-Chancellor, he is dedicated to building strategic partnerships between the university and industry to enhance the quality and impact of research.
Tissue Engineering
His personal research has been field-leading for over two decades, focusing on mineralised tissue regeneration and the therapeutic application of dental pulp stem cells.
Live Music
A freelance saxophonist with 30+ years of experience playing in pop, jazz, and ska bands, he is actively seeking new musical projects in Melbourne.

Media Appearances

Professor Alastair Sloan receives Alan Docking IADR Science Award for dentistry research. Featured in University of Melbourne News

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Work History

9-2025
President at Australian and New Zealand Division of the IADR
9-2024
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Collaboration) at University of Melbourne
4-2023
Board Chair at ANZCCART
4-2023 - 9-2024
Chair at Australasian Council of Dental Schools (ACODS)
2-2020
Director, Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics at University of Melbourne

Education

2000 - 2003
PGCert from University of Birmingham
1993 - 1997
PhD from University of Birmingham

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Exp : 26 Location : Australia Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : President at Australian and New Zealand Division of the IADR
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Insights For Selling To Alastair

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alastair is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alastair

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alastair move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Alastair take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Alastair

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