Anna Watson

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Director of Transformation at Thames Water

Greater Reading Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Anna is a career-focused Director of Transformation at Thames Water with over 15 years of experience leading large, complex technology and business change programmes. A Durham University graduate, she excels at process simplification and stakeholder management. People who have worked with her describe her as talented, committed, and a dedicated professional.

While at O2, Anna was responsible for the delivery of the world’s largest Internet of Things (IoT) programme.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Generous

Decisive

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
She is currently leading a large-scale transformation programme that will reshape the Digital organisation at Thames Water.
Complex Programme Delivery
Has a track record of delivering multi-million pound IT and business transformation programmes, leading teams of over 150 people at Waitrose and O2.
Process Simplification
Focuses on delivering benefits through process optimisation and has experience setting up a Process Centre of Excellence to support business efficiency.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2025
Director of Transformation at Thames Water
2-2022 - 9-2025
Delivery Director at Freshwave
2-2021 - 2-2022
Head of Delivery - Smart Metering at O2 (Telefónica UK)
5-2019 - 2-2021
Transformation Programme Director at O2 (Telefónica UK)
11-2016 - 5-2019
Programme Manager at Waitrose & Partners

Education

2003 - 2006
Batchelor of Arts from Durham University

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Insights For Selling To Anna

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anna is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anna

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anna move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Anna take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Anna

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