Andrew Gomarsall MBE

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Executive Director - Business & Sustainability at n2s

Henley-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Andrew Gomarsall MBE is an Executive Director at N2S and Co-Founder of Bioscope Technologies, driving sustainability in the tech sector. A former professional rugby player for England, he was part of the 2003 World Cup winning team. People often call him energetic, driven, passionate, and an inspirational leader, leveraging his sports background in the boardroom.

Transitioning from a 16-year elite sports career, Andrew is deeply committed to philanthropy. He is a patron for the School of Hard Knocks charity, which uses rugby to support disadvantaged individuals, and is an ambassador for Wooden Spoon. He is married with three daughters and was introduced to rugby by his father at age six.

Interesting fact: He was awarded an MBE for services to Rugby in 2004 and holds a world record for playing in the longest-ever rugby match, which lasted 30 hours to raise charitable funds.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Output-Driven

Consummate Professional

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. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Circular Economy
His current career is dedicated to promoting a circular economy for technology, focusing on lifecycle management and turning retired IT equipment into a resource rather than waste.
Sustainability in Tech
As a passionate environmentalist and sustainability leader, he frequently speaks on decarbonizing the tech sector and helping businesses achieve Net Zero goals.
Charitable Fundraising
He is a patron for the School of Hard Knocks and an ambassador for Wooden Spoon, actively participating in fundraising events, including record-breaking rugby matches and charity lunches.

Media Appearances

Andrew Gomarsall MBE Joins Sustainable Impact Judging Panel. Featured in n2s

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Our Executive Director is Named on the Net Zero 50 List. Featured in n2s

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Andy Gomarsall on Growing n2s and the Importance of Embracing Sustainability. Featured in n2s

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Work History

6-2023
Executive Director - Business & Sustainability at n2s
6-2022
Co-Founder, Shareholder & Business Director at Bioscope Technologies
3-2021 - 6-2023
Executive Chairman at n2s
3-2021 - 8-2024
Board Trustee at Digital Poverty UK
9-2020 - 9-2021
Board Trustee at Phones For Patients

Education

1988 - 1993
Education details unavailable from Bedford School
1994 - 1997
BA from Oxford Brookes University

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Insights For Selling To Andrew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • 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 Andrew 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 Andrew

  • 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 Andrew move?

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

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

You And Andrew

Personality Compatibility


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