Christina Song

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Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at OVO

United Kingdom

Overview

Christina Song is a finance executive with over 13 years of experience specializing in corporate development and strategy for technology and consumer platforms. Currently Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at OVO, she has a track record of shaping growth and value creation, holding a degree from the University of Sydney.

Her background includes directing strategy at Global Fashion Group, where she led a 2019 IPO, a €120m equity raise, and a €375m convertible bond issuance. She began her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, advising TMT and consumer clients.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Corporate Development
Her career is centered on strategic finance, M&A, and shaping growth for technology and consumer-focused companies.
Capital Raising
Has a significant track record leading major capital events, including an IPO, a €120m equity raise, and a €375m convertible bond issuance.
Fashion E-commerce
Gained deep industry experience as the Strategy and Corporate Development Director for Global Fashion Group, a leading e-commerce platform.

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Work History

8-2025
Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at OVO
6-2018 - 7-2025
Strategy and Corporate Development Director at Global Fashion Group
8-2016 - 5-2018
Investment Banking Associate at Goldman Sachs
2-2013 - 7-2016
Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs
11-2011 - 2-2012
Investment Banking Intern at Macquarie Group

Education

2009 - 2012
Education details unavailable from University of Sydney
2012 - 2012
Education details unavailable from Copenhagen Business School

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Exp : 13 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at OVO
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Insights For Selling To Christina

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christina is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christina

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christina move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Christina take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Christina

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