Dennis Curry

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Chief Technology Officer at TalkTalk

Holybourne, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Dennis is a visionary IT executive with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at TalkTalk. His career highlights include roles as Chief Data Strategist and senior leadership at Konica Minolta, driving digital transformation, AI, and IoT strategies. People who have worked with him describe him as an inspirational and visionary leader with a deep understanding of technology.

His passion for technology extends into his personal interests, particularly in the field of astronomy. He is the co-founder and CTO of Telescope Live, a company dedicated to making the wonders of the night sky and astrophotography accessible to a wider audience through a global network of remote telescopes.

Unique fact: Dennis invented the core technology and business concept for Telescope Live, an advanced global remote telescope management platform.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Friendly But Fast

Achievement-Oriented

They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.  A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Reasoning AI
He has recently posted about the evolution from Generative AI to Reasoning AI, indicating a strong interest in the next era of artificial intelligence and cognitive services.
Digital Transformation
A core theme throughout his executive career at TalkTalk and Konica Minolta, where he has consistently led large-scale transformation projects and go-to-market strategies.
Accessible Astrophotography
As the CTO and conceptual inventor of Telescope Live, he is passionate about breaking down the barriers of cost and complexity in astronomy for enthusiasts worldwide.

Media Appearances

Dennis has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
Chief Technology Officer at TalkTalk
2-2024
TalkTalk: Chief Data Strategist at TalkTalk
4-2023
Non Executive Chairman at Telescope Live Ltd
4-2017 - 6-2023
Executive Director and CTO, Technology Fellow at KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
1-2014 - 4-2017
Senior Director, Business Innovation and R&D at KONICA MINOLTA, INC.

Education

1997 - 2001
Ph.D. from Greenleaf University with NATO Research
1995 - 1997
Master of Education - MEd from Framingham State University

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Exp : 31 Location : Holybourne, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Technology Officer at TalkTalk
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Insights For Selling To Dennis

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
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dennis is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dennis

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dennis move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Dennis take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Dennis

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