Deborah Oliver

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DISC Type : D

Common Councillor at City of London Corporation

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Deborah Oliver is a corporate communications specialist and a Common Councillor for the Aldersgate Ward in the City of London. A graduate of the University of Aberdeen and Leeds Beckett University, she has held senior roles at various national bodies and is a retired Army Reserves Colonel. People who have worked with her describe her as a strategic thinker, a great leader, and a consummate professional.

Deeply involved in civic life, Deborah is the Past Master of The Company of Communicators and serves on numerous City of London Corporation committees, including the Police Authority Board. Her activities show a strong commitment to the Citys traditions, such as participating in Livery company events and supporting local services.

She once participated in the Lady Mayors Show dressed as a Salamander to represent The Ironmongers Company.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Risk-Taker

Impact-Driven

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Communications
Her primary profession, with specialties in managing communications during major organizational changes, enhancing reputation, and providing strategic counsel to national bodies.
Civic Governance
Actively serves as an elected Common Councillor for Aldersgate Ward and sits on multiple committees, including the City of London Police Authority Board.
Livery Company Traditions
She is the Past Master of The Company of Communicators and actively participates in events with other historic Livery companies like The Ironmongers' Company.

Media Appearances

Deborah has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022
Common Councillor at City of London Corporation
9-2018 - 4-2022
External Member, City of London Police Authority Board at City of London Corporation
11-2021 - 12-2021
Interim Executive Director Communications at Financial Ombudsman Service
11-2020 - 10-2021
Master at The Company of Communicators
4-2006 - 8-2021
Director at Mackintosh Oliver

Education

1973 - 1978
MA(hons) from University of Aberdeen
2008 - 2009
MSc from Leeds Beckett University

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Insights For Selling To Deborah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Deborah 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 Deborah

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Deborah move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Deborah take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Deborah

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