Gareth Bedford

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Head of IT Transformation Delivery at London Borough of Tower Hamlets

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Gareth is a technology change leader specializing in IT modernization for local government, currently serving as the Head of IT Transformation Delivery at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. With a background in both public and private sectors, he has managed multi-million-pound portfolios at institutions like Kings College London. People describe him as inspiring, creative, and focused.

His professional expertise in technology is uniquely complemented by a background in the arts, holding a degree in Fine Art from Durban University of Technology. This suggests a creative and unconventional approach to problem-solving. He has an expressed interest in UK government departments focused on heritage and the environment.

Gareths career is a distinctive blend of strategic IT leadership and a foundational education in fine arts.

Personality Overview

Believer

Relationship Oriented

Enthusiastic

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Local Gov Transformation
Currently leads the delivery of a £25m+ portfolio at London Borough of Tower Hamlets to facilitate large-scale public sector transformation.
IT Modernisation
Focuses on deploying robust technologies, cloud-based solutions, and improving IT service resilience, as seen across his senior roles.
Portfolio Management
He introduced formal Portfolio Management and improved governance maturity at King's College London, a key part of his expertise.

Media Appearances

Gareth has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2018
Head of IT Transformation Delivery at London Borough of Tower Hamlets
3-2016 - 9-2017
Director of Portfolio & IT Transformation Programme at King's College London
3-2013 - 3-2016
Associate Director of IT Strategy & Architecture at University of the Arts London
9-2013 - 9-2014
Director of IT (Interim) at University of the Arts London
7-2011 - 2-2013
Programme Manager at Trinity Mirror Group PLC

Education

2005 - 2007
Master of Science (MSc) from The Open University
1985 - 1987
Fine Art from Durban University of Technology

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Insights For Selling To Gareth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gareth is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gareth

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gareth move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Gareth take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Gareth

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