David Thomas

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DISC Type : sc

Managing Partner at Boyden

Kenilworth, England, United Kingdom

Overview

David Thomas is a Managing Partner and Global Sector Co-Leader for Industrial Manufacturing at Boyden. He specializes in C-level and senior leadership placements within the industrial, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. He holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Birmingham and is described by peers as highly focused and exceptionally knowledgeable.

David shows a keen interest in corporate governance and the human element of business, writing on the importance of people and purpose as drivers for success. He is a collaborative colleague who uses his platform to support emerging talent, promote industry insights, and engage with his professional community.

He has a strong interest in how family businesses operate and has co-authored pieces on their unique leadership challenges.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

Late Adopter

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

C-Suite Recruitment
Specializes in appointing C-level, VP, and other senior leadership roles across functions including CEO, CFO, COO, and CHRO in the industrial sector.
Industrial Manufacturing
His primary focus is executive search for clients in advanced materials, automotive, aerospace, capital equipment, precision engineering, and new technologies.
Family Businesses
Shares content and co-authors articles on the specific leadership dynamics, succession planning, and governance challenges within family-owned enterprises.

Media Appearances

Announcement: We are pleased to announce the appointment of David Thomas and Mori. Featured in Facebook

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Talent Attraction Strategies for 2024 featuring Boyden's David Thomas. Featured in Boyden (Event)

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In Conversation: Unveiling 2024 Trends with Boyden's Industrial .... Featured in Boyden (Media)

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Work History

12-2022
Managing Partner at Boyden
6-2018 - 11-2022
Partner at Berwick Partners (an Odgers Berndtson company)
7-2013 - 6-2018
Principal at Berwick Partners (an Odgers Berndtson company)
6-2002 - 6-2013
Associate Director - Page Executive at PageGroup
9-1999 - 6-2002
Manager at Gist Logistics, Inc.

Education

1992 - 1995
BA (Hons) 2:1 from University of Birmingham
1984 - 1991
GCSE from Sir Bernard Lovell

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And David

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