Edward Garrett

Commander
DISC Type : D

Partnerships Director at Octopus Money

United Kingdom

Overview

Edward is an experienced senior leader working at the intersection of finance and social impact. As Partnerships Director at Octopus Money, he builds strategic ecosystems, drawing on his background as Head of Private Clients at the Charities Aid Foundation. People who have worked with him describe him as people-centered and trustworthy.

His passion for the ocean, which began during a childhood spent on boats, is a significant part of his life. He channels this interest into his role as a Board Trustee for Ocean Generation, where he focuses on fundraising and partnerships, combining his professional skills with his personal commitment to marine conservation.

Unique fact: He is a Board Trustee for the award-winning, UNESCO-endorsed charity Ocean Generation.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Very Quick

Candid & Clear

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  They are not always relationship oriented. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

UK Philanthropy
As the former Head of Private Clients at Charities Aid Foundation, he is a subject matter expert frequently quoted in reports on high-net-worth giving in the UK.
Marine Conservation
He has a lifelong passion for the ocean and serves as a Board Trustee for Ocean Generation, an organization dedicated to protecting marine environments.
Impact Investing
His career is focused on working with impact-focused investors and he holds a certificate in Impact Investing from the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School.

Media Appearances

Edward has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Partnerships Director at Octopus Money
1-2024
Board Trustee at Ocean Generation
6-2021 - 6-2025
Head of Private Clients at Charities Aid Foundation
4-2020 - 6-2021
Senior Manager, Growth Lead at Charities Aid Foundation
3-2018 - 4-2020
Commercial & Operations Director at BECSLink LIMITED

Education

2-2023 - 2-2023
Oxford Impact Investing Certificate from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
2009 - 2010
Legal Practice Course from BPP Law School

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Exp : 10 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Partnerships Director at Octopus Money
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Insights For Selling To Edward

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Edward 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 Edward

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Edward move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Edward take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Edward

Personality Compatibility


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