Daniel Mardell

Commander
DISC Type : D

Chief Technology Officer at Hawksford

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Overview

Daniel Mardell is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Hawksford. He specializes in driving digital transformation, cloud and infrastructure strategy, M&A integration, and cybersecurity. People he has worked with describe him as a "brilliant ICT professional" and a "top bloke".

Outside of his technology career, Daniel has a passion for classic cars and motorbikes. He owns a 1974 Volvo P1800 and a Ducati 748, showcasing his interest in vintage mechanics and design.

He has competed in four European charity rallies, serving as a support mechanic for the 100 participating teams.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

Strong-Willed

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
As CTO, he is responsible for driving Hawksford's information technology strategic plan, leveraging his extensive experience in innovation and digital change.
Classic Cars & Motorbikes
He is a passionate owner of a vintage 1974 Volvo P1800, famously known from "The Saint" TV series, and a classic Ducati 748 motorbike.
M&A Integration
His profile and experience highlight a specialization in navigating the complex technological challenges associated with mergers and acquisitions.

Media Appearances

Daniel has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Chief Technology Officer at Hawksford
8-2021 - 4-2024
Director of Global Operations Centre and Infrastructure at Hawksford
10-2019 - 8-2021
Associate Director, IT and Operational Services at Hawksford
5-2018 - 10-2019
Head of IT and Business Services at BNP Paribas
1-2018 - 5-2018
Head of SME | Technical Solutions at Prosperity 24.7

Education

1992 - 1996
GCSE from Sir Herbert Leon Academy

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Exp : 29 Location : Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Technology Officer at Hawksford
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Insights For Selling To Daniel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Daniel is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Daniel

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Daniel move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Daniel take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Daniel

Personality Compatibility


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