Elizabeth Paton

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Fashion Editor at Financial Times

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Elizabeth has no verified overview

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Elizabeth has no verified topics they care about

Media Appearances

Elizabeth has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Fashion Editor at Financial Times
8-2015 - 7-2025
International Styles Correspondent at The New York Times
12-2014 - 7-2015
Breaking News Desk / News Reporter at Financial Times
1-2013 - 12-2014
Fashion and Luxury Correspondent at Financial Times
9-2011 - 1-2013
Luxury 360 Assistant Editor at Financial Times

Education

2006 - 2009
BA Hons from University of Oxford
1998 - 2005
Education details unavailable from North London Collegiate School

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Exp : 16 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Fashion Editor at Financial Times
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Insights For Selling To Elizabeth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Elizabeth is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Elizabeth

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Elizabeth move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Elizabeth take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Elizabeth

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