Daniel Lincoln

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Managing Director at Tilley and Patton

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Overview

Daniel Lincoln is the Managing Director at Tilley & Patton, leveraging over two decades of hands-on experience in sheet metal manufacturing, engineering, and business development. His leadership is grounded in deep technical knowledge and a strategic focus on growth, innovation, and operational excellence. He holds a certification in Lean methodologies.

Beyond his professional focus, Daniel has a stated interest in fitness. He also follows advancements in heavy industry and defense technology, demonstrated by his interest in major engineering corporations like Siemens and Lockheed Martin, indicating a passion for large-scale technological applications.

Unique fact: Before his current executive roles, Daniel founded and later successfully exited his own manufacturing engineering business in 2013.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

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

Topics They Care About

AI in Manufacturing
Recently collaborated with New Zealand's MBIE on an article exploring AI's role as a force multiplier in the manufacturing sector.
Complex Custom Projects
Highlights the successful delivery of intricate projects, such as custom street furniture, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and persistence.
Industrial Efficiency
Actively promotes advanced screening and separation technology to improve plant performance and product quality across various industries, from food production to mining.

Media Appearances

Daniel has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Managing Director at Tilley and Patton
3-2025 - 4-2025
On Leave at On Leave
11-2013 - 3-2025
General Manager at Ramage Sheetmetals, New Zealand
3-2007 - 11-2013
Manufacturing Engineer at Business Owner
3-2003 - 12-2006
Contract Fabrication Engineer at Self Employed

Education

1994 - 1999
Education details unavailable from Hastings Boys High School

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Insights For Selling To Daniel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Daniel 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 Daniel

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Daniel move?

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

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

You And Daniel

Personality Compatibility


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