Alfred M

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Board Trustee at Cambridge City Foodbank

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Overview

As Group CIO at CPL Aromas, Alfred spearheads AI strategy and democratization. He specializes in architecting AI agents for autonomous decision-making and transforming sensory innovation with generative AI. People who have worked with him describe him as a trusted, cool-as-a-cucumber manager who excels at problem-solving and streamlining processes.

Outside of his corporate role, Alfred is deeply committed to community service. He actively contributes his expertise in strategy, leadership, and IT management as a Board Trustee for the Cambridge City Foodbank, demonstrating a strong dedication to social impact.

He is pioneering a first-of-its-kind AI application for fragrance creation, blending olfactory science with generative models.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Strategic Planner

Risk-Accepting

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

AI in Fragrance
He is developing a novel AI application that uses generative models to accelerate the creation of new fragrances, merging technology with olfactory science.
Sustainable Innovation
He champions the shift toward environmentally friendly, water-based fragrance formulations that align with the growing consumer demand for "clean beauty" products.
Agentic AI
He focuses on building sophisticated AI agents that can handle complex reasoning and autonomous decision-making, moving beyond simple task automation.

Media Appearances

Our Trustees | Cambridge City Foodbank. Featured in Cambridge City Foodbank (official website)

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Work History

10-2023
Board Trustee at Cambridge City Foodbank
8-2017
Group Chief Information Officer at CPL Aromas
3-2017 - 8-2017
Global Head Digitalization & IT Business Partner at Symrise AG
11-2012 - 2-2017
Regional IT Director at Symrise AG
12-2010 - 11-2012
Manager - SAP at Levi Strauss & Co.

Education

10-2018 - 11-2019
Executive Program from Cambridge Judge Business School
2017 - 2018
Digital Strategy from INSEAD

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Exp : 15 Location : Cambridge, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Board Trustee at Cambridge City Foodbank
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Insights For Selling To Alfred

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alfred 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 Alfred

  • 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 Alfred move?

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

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

You And Alfred

Personality Compatibility


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