Chris Rudd

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Vice President and Cluster General Manager - UK&I, Nordics, ANZ, Export and Contract at Perrigo Company plc

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Chris Rudd is an experienced executive in the pharmaceutical and consumer goods sectors, currently serving as Vice President and Cluster General Manager at Perrigo. He has a history of leadership in commercial strategy and business development, and holds a degree in English from the University of Cambridge.

He has a demonstrated interest in personnel development and leadership, having earned a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching. This reflects a commitment to fostering talent and enhancing team capabilities, a theme seen in his professional appreciation for his team and business partners.

Unique fact: Chris holds a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching, highlighting a specific skill in leadership development beyond his commercial roles.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Consumer Healthcare
He leads a major consumer healthcare portfolio at Perrigo, which is a top 5 consumer healthcare company in the UK & Ireland.
Commercial Strategy
His career includes multiple senior roles directly focused on commercial strategy and business development within the pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries.
Executive Coaching
Holds a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching, indicating a strong interest and formal training in developing leadership and professional skills in others.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Vice President and Cluster General Manager - UK&I, Nordics, ANZ, Export and Contract at Perrigo Company plc
11-2022
Vice President and Cluster General Manager - UK, Ireland, ANZ and Contract at Perrigo Company plc
11-2019 - 11-2022
Vice President, Commercial Strategy and Business Development at Perrigo Company plc
1-2016 - 11-2019
Commercial Director, Strategy & Business Development at Perrigo Company plc
4-2013 - 12-2015
Commercial Director UK & Ireland at Omega Pharma UK & Ireland

Education

1999 - 2002
English from University of Cambridge

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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