Ben Clover

Go-getter
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Bureau Chief at HSJ

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ben Clover is the Tech Editor and Bureau Chief at HSJ, where he covers the technology brief and London. A history graduate from York University, he also lectures on health policy for Imperial College Londons masters course, demonstrating his deep expertise in the field.

Outside of journalism, Ben is a veteran stand-up comedian who has performed hundreds of gigs, including at the Edinburgh Festival. He was born in Lewisham and began his reporting career at a local paper, the South London Press, covering community stories.

Unique fact: Ben was a finalist for the British Journalism Awards for his investigation into a firm illegally stockpiling clinical waste and body parts.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Fast-Paced

Self-Confident

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

NHS Health Tech
As HSJ's tech editor, he consistently reports on digital transformation, IT infrastructure, and the impact of technology on the UK's health services.
AI in Healthcare
He closely follows the implementation of AI in the NHS, including ambient voice technology and the use of AI for policymaking and decision support.
Stand-up Comedy
He is a seasoned comedian who has performed extensively, including a show at the Edinburgh Festival based on his experiences as a journalist.

Media Appearances

Ben Clover | HSJ Intelligence Live. Featured in HSJ Intelligence Live

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Ben Clover | Bureau chief | Health Service Journal. Featured in Health Service Journal (HSJ)

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All articles by Ben Clover – Page 6. Featured in Health Service Journal (HSJ)

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Work History

Bureau Chief at HSJ

Education

Ben has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Ben

Personality Compatibility


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