Allan Ralston

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DISC Type : DS

Transformation & Portfolio Director at BAE Systems

United Kingdom

Overview

Allan is a transformational senior executive with over 25 years of experience leading multi-billion pound projects and turning around underperforming divisions in the Energy, Defence, and Maritime sectors. He specializes in operational excellence and business transformation. He holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde.

Allan has led the development of pioneering hydrogen-fueled Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) projects.

Personality Overview

Planner & Achiever

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

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

Energy Storage Solutions
As Chief Projects Officer at Corre Energy, he directed a portfolio of pioneering hydrogen and compressed air energy storage (CAES) projects and consulted on battery storage (BESS) portfolios.
Business Transformation
His career is focused on restructuring operations and turning around underperforming divisions to drive significant EBITDA improvements. People he's worked with call him focused on leading change.
Renewable Energy
Has extensive experience leading large-scale renewable projects, including turning around the Renewables Division at Oceaneering and directing the >1GW Seagreen Offshore Windfarm.

Media Appearances

Allan has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Transformation & Portfolio Director at BAE Systems
6-2025 - 8-2025
Business Consultant at Zenobē
1-2022 - 4-2025
Chief Projects Officer at Corre Energy
3-2021 - 12-2021
Managing Director at Harland & Wolff
Director of Renewables & Subsea Projects at Oceaneering

Education

9-2002 - 10-2005
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Strathclyde

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Insights For Selling To Allan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • 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
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Allan 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 Allan

  • 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 Allan move?

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

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

You And Allan

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