Ben H.

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Member Board of Trustees at ASTON VILLA FOUNDATION

Tilston, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ben H. is the Chief Operating Officer at Aston Villa Football Club, leveraging an extensive background in the business of sport. His experience includes serving as COO for the Premier Golf League before it became LIV Golf. He is an alumnus of The Manchester Metropolitan University and sits on the board of The Aston Villa Foundation.

Outside of his executive duties, Ben is a vocal supporter of mental health awareness within the sports community. He shows a keen interest in sports photography, serving as a judge for the World Sports Photography Awards, and engages with local Birmingham culture, such as celebrating hometown hero Ozzy Osbourne.

He is a FIFA-licensed Match Agent, a qualification that allows him to organize certified international friendly matches.

Personality Overview

Example Driven

Fair-minded

Consensus Builder

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. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

Football Operations
As COO of Aston Villa, he oversees the day-to-day business and operational management of a major Premier League football club.
Sports Business
His career spans senior roles in football (Aston Villa), golf (Premier Golf League/LIV Golf), and sports distribution (Advantage Sports), indicating broad commercial expertise.
Sports Photography
Demonstrates a personal passion for the field by serving as a judge for the prestigious World Sports Photography Awards.

Media Appearances

Ben has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2023
Member Board of Trustees at ASTON VILLA FOUNDATION
9-2023
Chief Operating Officer at Aston Villa Football Club
11-2019 - 9-2023
Chief Operating Officer at Premier Golf League (to become LIV Golf)
2-2019 - 9-2019
Managing Director at Blackpool Football Club
4-2015 - 9-2023
Director at Advantage Sport

Education

Ben has no verified education history

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Exp : 36 Location : Tilston, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Member Board of Trustees at ASTON VILLA FOUNDATION
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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Show them how they look good by making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Ben

Personality Compatibility


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