George Gray

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Founder and Principal at Optiphy Limited

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

George is a global finance executive specializing in M&A, capital markets, and strategic growth. He has a track record of leading large-scale transformations, including scaling a business to £500M in revenue. He holds an MBA from Henley Business School and has studied AI strategy at INSEAD.

Based on his activities, he appears to value personal connections and acknowledges cultural traditions and holidays. He has experience setting up non-profit entities for philanthropic services and advises on sustainability, indicating a focus on community and social impact.

He orchestrated the financial and operational strategies that led to a majority stake sale of a company to IDT Corporation Inc, a NASDAQ-listed corporation.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Judgemental

Upfront

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

AI in Finance
Passionate about leveraging AI for financial strategy and operational agility, and has implemented AI-driven efficiencies in previous roles.
M&A and Fundraising
Has deep expertise in executing M&A deals, securing funding rounds for strategic expansion, and preparing businesses for successful exits.
African Tech Market
Shares insights on the economic value of Generative AI for African telco operators and follows trends in stablecoin adoption on the continent.

Media Appearances

George has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Founder and Principal at Optiphy Limited
1-2011 - 12-2023
Group Finance & Operations at Sochitel UK Ltd
4-2006 - 12-2010
CFO/Acting CEO at Private Family Office
4-2004 - 3-2006
Director of Finance and Resources/COO (The Leadership Foundation for Higher Education) at Advance HE
10-2003 - 3-2004
Interim Head of Finance at Diabetes UK

Education

Strategy in the Age of AI and Digital Disruption from INSEAD
MBA Programme from Henley Business School

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Exp : 21 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder and Principal at Optiphy Limited
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Insights For Selling To George

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with George is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from George

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will George move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can George take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And George

Personality Compatibility


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