Clinton Groome

Commander
DISC Type : D

Chief Executive Officer at Espria - Empowering digital workspace

Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Clinton Groome is a C-Suite executive with nearly 20 years of experience driving value creation and operational transformation. As CEO of Espria, he specializes in building scalable operating models, integrating acquisitions, and improving EBITDA for technology, FMCG, and financial services companies. He holds an MBA from the University of South Africa.

Outside of his corporate leadership roles, Clinton has a clear interest in physical well-being and personal development. He is a certified Personal Trainer and Spinning instructor, demonstrating a disciplined approach to health and fitness that complements his professional drive.

Unique fact: He recently left a five-star review for Suntory Toki, a Japanese blended whisky.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Candid & Clear

Risk-Taker

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Operational Excellence
His career focuses on transforming complex operations, professionalizing service delivery, and improving cost efficiency, as seen in his recent articles and posts.
EBITDA Growth
A core focus mentioned in his professional headline and background, where he links operational improvements directly to investor objectives and financial performance.
Cyber Resilience
He has recently spoken on the importance of investing in integrated defenses and educating employees to create a "human firewall" against cyber threats.

Media Appearances

Clinton has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023 - 1-2026
Chief Executive Officer at Espria - Empowering digital workspace
5-2021 - 5-2024
Chief Operating Officer at Espria - Empowering digital workspace
2-2021 - 5-2021
VP of Operations and HR at Conn3ct
4-2019 - 2-2021
Operations Director at Conn3ct
10-2018 - 3-2020
Director of Operations at Conn3ct

Education

Master of Business Administration from University of South Africa
Level 2 Certificate in Personal Training and Spinning from Active IQ

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Insights For Selling To Clinton

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Clinton is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Clinton

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Clinton move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Clinton take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Clinton

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