Gordon Sweeney

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DISC Type : ci

Chief Executive Officer at ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music

Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Gordon Sweeney is the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), leveraging an extensive background in music education leadership. His career includes roles as Provost and Director of Strategy at ACM, and Head of Education at Point Blank Music School. He holds degrees from Keele University and the University of Staffordshire.

ACM students showcase their skills at Metropolis Studios, the same studio where 70% of UK hits are recorded, mixed, or mastered each year.

Personality Overview

Curious

Example Seeker

Value Driven

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Music Education Innovation
As a former Director of Strategy & Innovation, he champions new approaches in music education, such as ACM's innovative Master's programs and accelerated degrees.
Higher Education Policy
Has submitted evidence to Parliament on education bills and served on the Higher Education Statistics Agency's (HESA) Data Landscape Steering Group, shaping national policy.
Creative Sector Funding
He is a vocal advocate for government funding in the creative arts, highlighting the impact of cuts on specialist institutions like ACM.

Media Appearances

Gordon has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Chief Executive Officer at ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music
9-2024 - 5-2025
Provost at ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music
6-2017 - 11-2024
Director of Strategy & Innovation at ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music
3-2015 - 5-2017
Head of Education at Point Blank Music School
4-2014 - 3-2015
Head of Curriculum at Point Blank Music School

Education

2011 - 2013
Mres from Keele University
2005 - 2007
PGCE from University of Staffordshire

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Insights For Selling To Gordon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gordon is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gordon

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gordon move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Gordon take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Gordon

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