David Hall MA, B Eng (Hons), MCIPR

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DISC Type : D

Head of Business Continuity, Emergency Planning & Resilience (in addition to substantive position) at NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)

Durham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

David Hall is a long-standing executive at Northumbrian Water Group with 40 years of experience in the water industry. Described as a "relentless" and visionary leader, he heads commercial strategy, transformation, and business continuity. He holds an MA from Northumbria University and a B Eng (Hons) from the University of Sunderland.

His passion lies in developing major leisure and tourism destinations, evidenced by his two decades transforming Kielder Water & Forest Park. This work, which saw visitor numbers rise by 30% and economic impact triple, aligns with his interest in world-class attractions like The Walt Disney Company.

He recently won the national Hugh Grayson Outstanding Contribution to UK Tourism award for his dedication to making Kielder Waterside a leading visitor destination.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Risk-Taker

Decisive

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are very proud of what they do. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Tourism Development
Recognized with a national award for his inspirational, two-decade-long dedication to transforming Kielder Waterside into a premier UK tourist destination.
Commercial Growth
Has a proven track record of substantially improving P&L, including leading a leisure division to over 1500% growth in four years.
Business Resilience
As Head of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, he is responsible for resilience planning, risk management, and multi-agency liaison for critical infrastructure.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2020 - 3-2021
Head of Business Continuity, Emergency Planning & Resilience (in addition to substantive position) at NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
4-2016
Chair Of The Board Of Directors at Active Northumberland
9-2012 - 11-2018
Head of Leisure, Strategy and Transformation at NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
2-2011
Director at Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust
4-2008 - 11-2021
Chair/ Non-Exec Director at Northumberland Tourism

Education

2007 - 2010
MA from Northumbria University
1995 - 2000
B Eng Hons from University of Sunderland

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Exp : 28 Location : Durham, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Business Continuity, Emergency Planning & Resilience (in addition to substantive position) at NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
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Insights For Selling To David Hall

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David Hall 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 David Hall

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David Hall move?

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

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

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