Alex Cooke

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Group Chief Operating Officer at Agena Group

Hitchin, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Alex Cooke is the Group Chief Operating Officer at Agena Group, specializing in tech-enabled services and data-driven insights to enhance client asset value. With a background including Director at ParkingEye, he has an MBA from Warwick Business School. Colleagues describe him as driven, forward-thinking, and an incredible mentor.

Outside of his professional role, Alex is a family man who enjoys outdoor activities. His personal interests include playing golf and mountain walking, reflecting a passion for being active and spending time in nature.

He is personally invested in talent development, actively championing Agenas apprenticeship and mentoring programs to foster career growth within the company.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Fast-paced

Deliberate Doer

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

ESG & Sustainability
He frequently posts about his pride in Agena Group's ESG initiatives and is a key leader in the company's commitment to sustainability.
Data-Driven Operations
Passionate about making data simple and accessible to drive operational decisions, as highlighted in his recent 'Driving Insight' panel discussion.
Mentorship & Talent
Actively supports and promotes Agena's 'Ascend' apprenticeship scheme, showing a commitment to retraining and developing internal talent.

Media Appearances

Alex has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2020
Group Chief Operating Officer at Agena Group
11-2018 - 8-2020
Director at ParkingEye
11-2016 - 10-2018
Director at Capita
9-2015 - 1-2018
Divisional Consultant at Capita
6-2014 - 11-2016
Head of Business Operations at Capita

Education

2019 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
2009 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree from University of Warwick

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Exp : 11 Location : Hitchin, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Group Chief Operating Officer at Agena Group
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Insights For Selling To Alex

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alex is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alex

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alex move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Alex take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Alex

Personality Compatibility


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