John Allen

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Executive Officer Corporate and Investments at Serendipity Capital

Kensington, England, United Kingdom

Overview

John Allen is an Executive Chairman and investor specializing in renewable energy, infrastructure, and technology. Described by colleagues as strategic and well-informed, he has extensive global experience in ESG evaluation, M&A, and corporate finance, having graduated with an MA (Hons) from the University of Canterbury.

His interests include cricket, demonstrated by his association with the Marylebone Cricket Club. His professional focus on impact investing and environmental sustainability suggests a personal commitment to addressing climate change through strategic financial placements and advisory roles.

John possesses direct market and work experience across four continents: Europe, North America, and Australasia.

Personality Overview

Informal

Imaginative

Big Picture Person

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Impact Investing
Drives his work as an investment manager, focusing on companies that achieve significant carbon reduction and positive climate change outcomes.
ESG Evaluation
A core skill he applies when structuring transactions and advising companies on funding, governance protocols, and policies.
Renewable Energy
He actively structures private placements of equity and debt for companies and infrastructure projects in the renewable energy sector.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2022 - 4-2023
Chief Executive Officer Corporate and Investments at Serendipity Capital
1-2015
Non Executive Chairman at HERE Limited
10-2014 - 1-2021
Board Observer at AQUAPAK POLYMERS LTD
2009 - 12-2012
Non Executive Director at Sonim Technologies
2004 - 2005
Non Executive Director at Fundcorp Holdings Ltd

Education

MA (Hons) from University of Canterbury

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

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

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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