Christopher Beddoe

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Head of Professional Services & Delivery at Tokenovate

United Kingdom

Overview

Christopher is the Head of Professional Services & Delivery at Tokenovate, bringing over 16 years of experience in IT programme management, primarily within financial markets. He specializes in large-scale business transformation and technology change, holding a degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Durham University.

He has a proven track record of managing large technology teams of over 60 people and handling IT budgets exceeding £10 million.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

FinTech Transformation
His career spans 13+ years in financial markets, managing technology programmes at firms like NatWest Markets and his current role at Tokenovate.
DevOps Implementation
He has led the design, rollout, and adoption of new DevOps operating models in previous consulting and programme management roles.
Agile Delivery
Possesses extensive experience in various agile methodologies including Scrum, Nexus, and Lean for application development and programme delivery.

Media Appearances

Christopher has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2024
Head of Professional Services & Delivery at Tokenovate
9-2022 - 6-2024
Programme Manager / Transition Manager at Finyx Consulting
10-2021 - 8-2022
Lead Consultant / Programme Manager at Finyx Consulting
10-2020 - 10-2021
Program Manager at Finyx Consulting
3-2017 - 10-2020
Futures Technology Programme Manager at NatWest Markets

Education

2003 - 2006
Computer Science and Software Engineering from Durham University
1998 - 2002
A Levels & GCSE's from Epsom College

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Insights For Selling To Christopher

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christopher is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christopher

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christopher move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Christopher take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Christopher

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