David Meadows

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Technology Officer, Principal Vice President at Bechtel Mining & Metals

Greater Phoenix Area, United States

Overview

David Meadows is the Chief Technology Officer and a Principal Vice President at Bechtel Mining & Metals, with over 40 years of international experience in minerals processing. A graduate of the Camborne School of Mines and a designated Bechtel Fellow, he is a recognized expert in project execution, plant optimization, and processing copper and gold.

His career in minerals processing has involved significant projects on six continents: North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Full Of Energy

Believer

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Mining Technology
As Chief Technology Officer, he is responsible for guiding the technological strategy for Bechtel's global Mining & Metals division, including its three Centers of Excellence.
Global Project Execution
He has extensive experience in the complete project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and engineering to construction, commissioning, and plant startups across six continents.
Copper & Gold Processing
Recognized as a subject matter expert in precious and base metals, he previously managed Bechtel's Copper Center of Excellence, focusing on process technology.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2022
Chief Technology Officer, Principal Vice President at Bechtel Mining & Metals
11-2018 - 3-2022
Manager of Technology and Bechtel Fellow at Bechtel Mining & Metals
4-2015 - 3-2022
Global Manager Metallurgy and Copper Center of Excellence Manager at Bechtel Mining & Metals
2-2011 - 4-2015
Vice President Global Process Technology at FLSmidth
12-2008 - 1-2011
Global Director Process Technology at FLSmidth

Education

1982 - 1985
BSc (Hons) from Camborne School of Mines

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Exp : 31 Location : Greater Phoenix Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Technology Officer, Principal Vice President at Bechtel Mining & Metals
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And David

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