Damon Cochrane

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Managing Director at Payshield Umbrella Services

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Damon Cochrane is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Payshield Umbrella Services, leveraging over 20 years of experience in the recruitment support industry. He specializes in compliant outsourced employment and contractor management. People often describe him as principled, capable, and approachable, with a sharp eye for detail.

There is no publicly available information regarding Damons personal life, hobbies, or interests outside of his professional sphere.

On his companys first day of processing payroll, he personally handled the accounts for just six contractors.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Charismatic

Values Relationships

They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.  They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Industry Compliance
He emphasizes the importance of compliance, shown by his company becoming SafeRec certified to raise standards in the umbrella and recruitment industries.
Supporting Contractors
His career has focused on providing services like outsourced payroll and employment law expertise to support contractors and recruitment agencies.
Entrepreneurship
As the co-founder of his own company, Payshield Umbrella Services, he is directly involved in building the business from the ground up.

Media Appearances

Damon has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Managing Director at Payshield Umbrella Services
7-2024 - 7-2025
Consultant COO at Freelance
8-2021 - 6-2024
Chief Operating Officer at Orange Genie Group at Orange Genie
3-2006 - 8-2021
Operations Director at Orange Genie
3-2006 - 1-2011
General Manager at Orange Genie

Education

1983 - 1992
Education details unavailable from Bushey Meads School, Hertfordshire

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Exp : 28 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Managing Director at Payshield Umbrella Services
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Insights For Selling To Damon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Damon is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Damon

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Damon move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Damon take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Damon

Personality Compatibility


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