David Nicholl

Pioneer
DISC Type : DSI

Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors at Coleraine Grammar School

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

David is a technology entrepreneur and international sales leader driving growth in the renewable energy and IIoT sectors. As Managing Director at myenergi and Chairman at EnergyCloud, he focuses on sustainable tech solutions. He studied Digital Transformation at Cambridge Judge Business School. Peers describe him as an inspiring, strategic, and hands-on leader.

Deeply committed to his community, David serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors at Coleraine Grammar School and President of the Coleraine Academical Institution. He is passionate about educational development, focusing on mentoring, stakeholder engagement, and fostering fellowship among former pupils. He also played rugby for his school.

He chairs EnergyCloud England, a social enterprise that redirects surplus renewable energy to homes experiencing fuel poverty.

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

Combating Fuel Poverty
As Chairman of EnergyCloud England, he leads a social enterprise that directs surplus renewable energy to households struggling with high energy costs, a topic he frequently speaks on.
Renewable Energy
Chairs and manages multiple organizations in the renewable energy sector, including myenergi (EV chargers) and Butterfly (solar solutions), and frequently posts about surplus zero-carbon energy.
Sustainable Technology
His career spans connected lighting, energy management, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), consistently focusing on innovation for environmental and economic benefit.

Media Appearances

Board of Governors – Coleraine Grammar School. Featured in Coleraine Grammar School Official Website

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Coleraine Grammar School proudly unveils Sports Legacy Wall – and your name can be on it. Featured in Northern Ireland World

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In pictures: Coleraine Grammar School celebrates ‘outstanding’ A‑ and AS‑level results. Featured in Northern Ireland World

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Work History

3-2026
Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors at Coleraine Grammar School
11-2025
President at Coleraine Academical Institution
9-2025
Managing Director at myenergi
3-2025
Chairman, EnergyCloud England at EnergyCloud
9-2024
Chairman at Butterfly.

Education

2019 - 2019
Digital Disruption: Digital Transformation Strategies from Cambridge Judge Business School
2001 - 2004
Master's Degree from The Open University

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Insights For Selling To David

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.
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • 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 David 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 David

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

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

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

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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