Andy Williams

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Chief Collaboration Officer at The Human Digital Collaborative

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Andy Williams is a nationally recognized Chief Information Officer with over 20 years of experience in UK health and social care. A graduate of the University of Hull and a Certified ScrumMaster, he specializes in large-scale digital transformation and is known for his people-first leadership style. Colleagues describe him as capable, knowledgeable, and compassionate.

He recently spoke on the topic of Driving Operational Change with Real-Time Data: Why a hospital is like an airport.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Early Adopter

Goal-Oriented

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. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Digital Health Transformation
He has spent his career leading large-scale, digitally inspired change throughout the UK's health and social care system.
Patient-Led Change
A core focus of his work is ensuring that digital solutions are driven by the needs of clinicians and patients to improve quality of care.
Collaborative Leadership
His current role is Chief Collaboration Officer, and he focuses on creating collaborative environments, leading with a "people first" style.

Media Appearances

Andy has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
Chief Collaboration Officer at The Human Digital Collaborative
4-2024
Chief Technology Officer at 1 Clinical
9-2022
Interim Chief Digital Officer at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
10-2017
Managing Director at AHLC Solutions Ltd.
4-2020 - 5-2024
Digital and Innovation Lead - Building the Leeds Way at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Education

1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from University of Hull
1990 - 1996
Education details unavailable from Guiseley School

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Insights For Selling To Andy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andy 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 Andy

  • 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 Andy move?

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

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

You And Andy

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