Chris Pond

Galvanizer
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Chair at Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT)

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

Self-Assured

Persuader

Trusting

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

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Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2025
Chair at Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT)
5-2025
Chair at Financial Services Consumer Panel
5-2025
Advisory Board Chair at Money and Mental Health
9-2023
Independent Director at MARKET OPERATOR SERVICES LIMITED
6-2022
Chair at TrustMark

Education

1971 - 1974
BA (hons) 2.1 from University of Sussex
1963 - 1971
Education details unavailable from Minchenden School, Southgate

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Exp : 3 Location : Greater London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Chair at Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT)
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing how others made similar decisions
  • Find ways to push them a little if they don’t start giving a clear yes or no in due course
  • Take a friendly, informal yet confident approach while pitching

DONT's

  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions
  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions, but take a friendly and warm approach

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?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • 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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