Chris Lord

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Advisory Board Member, MSc People Analytics and Human-Centric Management at UCL School of Management

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Chris Lord is a Chief Information Officer focused on driving growth through technology and culture transformation, backed by a BSc from the University of Bristol. With over 20 years of experience in global companies, he specializes in data and AI strategy. Colleagues describe him as intelligent, thoughtful, and a visionary leader.

Outside of his executive roles, Chris is an avid snowboarder and draws strategic lessons from the sport. He is fluent in French and has extensive experience working with diverse global cultures, which brings a unique perspective to his leadership style and professional engagements.

Chris is a #1 Amazon bestselling author for his contribution to the book "CIO 2. 0: CIO Stories From the Frontline. "

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Charismatic

Assertive

A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

AI & Data Strategy
His work focuses on transforming companies through trustworthy data and AI, and he serves as a board advisor on AI strategy.
Culture Transformation
A core tenet of his professional identity, he aims to embed cultural and technological change to make companies more impactful and responsive.
Executive Leadership
Praised as a visionary and a natural coach, he has extensive experience in executive management and shaping corporate technology strategies in global companies.

Media Appearances

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Work History

8-2025
Advisory Board Member, MSc People Analytics and Human-Centric Management at UCL School of Management
8-2025
Chief Information Officer at Bridgetech
6-2024 - 12-2025
Board advisor/consulting on AI and Technology strategy at Bridgetech
11-2019 - 11-2024
Member Of The Board Of Advisors at ARCUS NEWS
5-2019 - 5-2022
Advisory Board Member at SCOPERS 倫敦好朋友

Education

Bsc (hons) from University of Bristol

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Give them control of the sales process

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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