Chris Hewitt

Energizer
DISC Type : I

CEO at Berkeley Communications

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Chris Hewitt is the Group CEO and Chief Storyteller at Berkeley Communications, a firm he acquired in 2011. He is an award-winning consultant focused on helping global brands in technology, consumer, and lifestyle sectors grow through compelling business storytelling. Colleagues and clients often describe him as enthusiastic, professional, creative, and driven.

Outside of his executive role, Chris is a passionate advocate for effective communication and a keen follower of business and media trends. His interests include staying informed on current affairs through outlets like the BBC and gaining insights from publications such as the Harvard Business Review.

His official title is not just CEO, but also "Chief Storyteller, " reflecting his core professional passion.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Big Picture Person

Full Of Energy

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Business Storytelling
This is his core philosophy. He is an adviser, trainer, and speaker on using stories to close sales, grow awareness, and humanize brands.
AI in Communications
Recently shared his perspective on the role of AI in PR, emphasizing the need to remain human and authentic in an AI-driven era.
Effective PR Strategy
He advises against common PR mistakes like brand-centricity and sales-pitch messaging, advocating instead for showcasing knowledge and dramatizing the problem a product solves.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-1988
CEO at Berkeley Communications
Associate Director at A Plus (Brodeur)
Account Director at Harvard PR

Education

1972 - 1976
None from Homefield College, Christchurch

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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