Bill Watson

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Committee Member at Melbourne Poets Union

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Overview

Bill Watson is the CEO of First Super, leveraging a diverse background in infrastructure, transport, and consulting to lead the superannuation fund. He holds a Master of Applied Finance and is described by colleagues as an energetic, inspiring, and achievement-oriented leader. He has extensive experience in executive management roles across multiple sectors.

Beyond his corporate role, Bill is deeply involved in the arts as a committee member for the Melbourne Poets Union. He has authored publications on the superannuation industry, blending his analytical business perspective with a creative and strategic mindset often associated with his passion for poetry.

He is a published poet who connects the creative process of writing with strategic problem-solving in the financial services industry.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Achievment Oriented

Generous

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

Superannuation Industry
As the CEO of a super fund and author of "Buttoning Up Australian Superannuation, " he has a deep-seated interest in the industry's structure, risks, and member outcomes.
Infrastructure & Transport
His career includes extensive experience managing large public transport enterprises like Sydney Ferries and TransAdelaide, and consulting for infrastructure and mining owners.
ESG Investing
He has publicly spoken about First Super's focus on investing members' savings in Australian companies, particularly through a proprietary ESG diligence framework for private equity.

Media Appearances

From the CEO Bill Watson. Featured in First Super

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BUSSQ poaches First Super CEO. Featured in SuperReview

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Bill Watson, First Super Pty Ltd: Profile and Biography. Featured in Bloomberg

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Work History

5-2015 - 5-2017
Committee Member at Melbourne Poets Union
1-2014 - 12-2024
Director at The New Daily
4-2013
Chief Executive Officer at First Super
6-2011 - 4-2013
Principal at Evans&Peck
12-2009 - 6-2011
Principal at Monkey's Fist Pty Ltd

Education

7-2021 - 7-2023
Graduate Certificate in Computing from Charles Sturt University
2013 - 2017
Master of Applied Finance from Charles Sturt University

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Insights For Selling To Bill

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bill is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bill

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bill move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Bill take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Bill

Personality Compatibility


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