Hamish Watson

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

CEO at Polysolar Limited

Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Hamish Watson is the Founder and CEO of Polysolar, a company specializing in transparent solar photovoltaic glass for buildings. He established the company in 2007, aiming to reduce the energy consumption of buildings without compromising their aesthetics. He is described by colleagues as helpful in providing innovative PV solutions for various projects.

Outside of his primary role, Hamish is an angel investor with a portfolio focused on the consumer and food technology sectors. He has a keen interest in British industry and, based on his social media, he is also a dog owner.

Inspired by the transparent technology in the movie "Minority Report, " he founded Polysolar to make power-generating windows a reality.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Overcautious

Unexpressive

Being observant comes to them naturally.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Building Integrated PV
As CEO of Polysolar, he is a pioneer in manufacturing and distributing transparent photovoltaic glass designed for seamless architectural integration in windows, facades, and roofs.
Clean Technology
He frequently speaks on how clean tech can create more sustainable buildings and cities, including developing solar-powered bus shelters and carports.
Agrivoltaics
Co-authored a research study with the University of Cambridge on using tinted solar glass to simultaneously generate power and enhance crop yields, boosting farm incomes.

Media Appearances

Introducing Who the Hell is Hamish? – Podcast Episode featuring Hamish Watson, Owner of Oxbridge Consulting. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Work History

2-2007
CEO at Polysolar Limited
2-2007
CEO at Polysolar Ltd
Owner at Oxbridge Consulting

Education

Education details unavailable from University of Stirling
Education details unavailable from The Leys

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Exp : 19 Location : Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO at Polysolar Limited
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Insights For Selling To Hamish

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hamish is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hamish

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hamish move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Hamish take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Hamish

Personality Compatibility


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