George Patrick Richard Benson

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Senior Manager of Economic Development and Market Transformation at Zero Emissions Innovation Centre

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

George leads economic development and market transformation at the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, focusing on an equitable transition to a zero-carbon economy. An urban planner by training, he has extensive experience in climate action and sustainable finance. Colleagues describe him as relentless, thoughtful, and selfless.

Outside of work, George is a co-founder of the Climate Displacement Planning Initiative, a non-profit addressing climate-related displacement. He is a lifelong street-sketcher and has recently been deepening his drawing practice through formal lessons in portraiture and figure drawing in Vancouver.

He has worked internationally in Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Hong Kong and has served as a Canadian delegate at United Nations events.

Personality Overview

Persuasive

Informal

Charismatic

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Zero-Carbon Economy
His entire career, including his current role at ZEIC and past work at the Vancouver Economic Commission, is dedicated to supporting this transition.
Just Transition
A core theme in his professional roles, ensuring the shift to a green economy is equitable for all workers and communities.
Climate Displacement
Co-founded and chairs the Climate Displacement Planning Initiative, a non-profit working to support those displaced by climate change.

Media Appearances

George Patrick Richard Benson – Staff Profile. Featured in Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC)

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Work History

4-2024
Senior Manager of Economic Development and Market Transformation at Zero Emissions Innovation Centre
1-2023 - 4-2024
Senior Manager, Economic Transformation at Vancouver Economic Commission
5-2021 - 1-2023
Manager, Economic Transformation (Decarbonization and the Just Transition) at Vancouver Economic Commission
1-2020 - 5-2021
Sector Manager, Built Environment at Vancouver Economic Commission
12-2013 - 12-2020
Independent Consultant at Independent Consultant

Education

2014 - 2017
Master's Degree from The University of British Columbia
2009 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from University of Victoria

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with George Patrick Richard is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will George Patrick Richard move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can George Patrick Richard take some risk or not?

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

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