Dean Curtis

Pioneer
DISC Type : DSI

Chair at Restart Rugby

Maldon, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Dean Curtis is the CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Data Services at RELX, committed to leveraging data and technology for better business outcomes. His colleagues describe him as inspiring, commercially driven, and a caring leader who fosters a high-performance culture. He previously held senior roles at Thomson Reuters and ICIS.

Outside of his corporate career, Dean is deeply involved in charitable work and sports. He serves as the Chair of Restart Rugby, a director at Woking Football Club, and a trustee for The Lily Foundation, reflecting his passion for community involvement and supporting athletes and families in need.

Unique fact: Dean has a background as a professional football (soccer) coach, including time with major UK club Tottenham Hotspur, before transitioning into the data and analytics industry.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Data-Driven Decisions
His entire career, especially at RELX and ICIS, centers on using data and analytics to drive growth, efficiency, and better business decisions for global organizations.
People-First Leadership
Colleagues consistently praise his compassionate, inspiring, and humble leadership style, which focuses on building strong, accountable teams and fostering an open culture.
Rugby Player Welfare
As Chair of Restart Rugby, the official charity of the Rugby Players Association, he is actively dedicated to supporting elite players facing serious injury, illness, or hardship.

Media Appearances

Dean has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Chair at Restart Rugby
12-2024
Director at Woking Football Club
5-2023
Strategic Advisor at Numentum (formerly Empire Selling)
2-2022 - 2-2024
Member Board Of Trustees at TISA UK
12-2021 - 11-2024
Member Board Of Trustees at McKenzie-Delis Foundation

Education

1995
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Exp : N/A Location : Maldon, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chair at Restart Rugby

Interested in

Health & Outdoor

Travel, Exercise

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Insights For Selling To Dean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dean 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 Dean

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dean move?

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

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

You And Dean

Personality Compatibility


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