Andy Buck

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Head of Information Systems (Business Customer Delivery) at Centrica

Darwen, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Andy Buck is the Head of Information Systems for Business Customer Delivery at Centrica, where his team provides innovative and intelligent solutions. With extensive experience within the British Gas group, he has progressed through several leadership positions. Colleagues describe him as enthusiastic, professional, and a dedicated manager who leads with energy.

Outside of work, Andy has a background in martial arts. He was an avid kick-boxer for a number of years and progressed through the various grades, demonstrating significant commitment to the sport before an injury required him to take time away to recover.

Unique fact: He was preparing for his brown belt in kick-boxing when an injury unfortunately paused his training.

Personality Overview

Appreciative

Example Driven

Fair-minded

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.  Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Team Leadership
Described by colleagues as an energetic, enthusiastic, and supportive manager, with one calling him "by far the best manager I have worked under. "
Innovative IT Solutions
Leads the Information Systems team, which is responsible for providing innovative and intelligent solutions for the business.
Internal Process
Has proven skills in creating, developing, and managing internal processes to align with key business performance indicators.

Media Appearances

Andy has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2020
Head of Information Systems (Business Customer Delivery) at Centrica
4-2015 - 12-2020
Head of Information Systems at PH Jones (Part of British Gas)
12-2014 - 4-2015
Interim Head of Information Systems at PH Jones (Part of British Gas)
9-2013 - 12-2014
National Training & Operational Support Manager at PH Jones (Part of British Gas)
3-2004 - 12-2010
Team Manager at Criminal Records Bureau (Capita Business Services)

Education

2001 - 2003
A-Level from St Wilfrid's Sixth Form College

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Insights For Selling To Andy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions
  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t sound very transactional

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andy is

  • Relationships can play a major role, followed by low risk and strong market validation.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andy

  • They are not very direct, and unlikely to say no to your face.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andy move?

  • They can take their time to make decisions, even if they are constantly involved and friendly.
  • Can Andy take some risk or not?

  • It is unlikely that they will take many risks.

You And Andy

Personality Compatibility


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