Andrew Powell

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Data Protection Officer and Head of Cyber and Transformation Oversight at Tandem Bank

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Andrew Powell is the Data Protection Officer and Head of Cyber and Transformation Oversight at Tandem Bank. A seasoned expert in data protection, cyber security, and risk management, he has held senior DPO roles at global firms like Travel Counsellors and Arrow Global Group. He studied Business and Finance at South Cheshire College.

He has extensive international experience, having served as the Group Data Protection Officer for businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Imaginative

Full Of Energy

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Global Data Governance
His career includes Group DPO roles for companies operating in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, UAE, Portugal, and Italy, managing compliance across diverse regulatory landscapes.
Cybersecurity Strategy
As Head of Cyber Oversight, he focuses on information security, breach investigation, and risk management, previously leading these functions at several large, multi-national organizations.
Regulatory Compliance
His experience centers on ensuring businesses meet regulatory standards, acting as the single point of contact for bodies like the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Media Appearances

Andrew has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Data Protection Officer and Head of Cyber and Transformation Oversight at Tandem Bank
10-2022 - 6-2023
Group Data Protection Officer at Travel Counsellors
5-2021 - 10-2022
Group Data Protection Officer and Group Information Security Risk Lead at Arrow Global Group
10-2020 - 5-2021
Layoff/position eliminated at Career Break
9-2019 - 10-2020
Group Data Protection Officer and Group Information Security Lead at Atlanta Group - Autonet - Carole Nash - Swinton

Education

1989 - 1991
Business and Finance from South Cheshire College
1983 - 1989
Education details unavailable from Wilmslow High School

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Exp : 6 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Data Protection Officer and Head of Cyber and Transformation Oversight at Tandem Bank
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Insights For Selling To Andrew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrew is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrew

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrew move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Andrew take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Andrew

Personality Compatibility


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