Jon Scutchings

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Head of Engineering Shared Services at Beazley

Bromley, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jon Scutchings is the Head of Engineering Shared Services at specialist insurer Beazley. He is a senior technology leader with extensive experience leading global engineering and architecture teams at major financial institutions like BNY Mellon and Barclays. He specializes in delivering complex technology roadmaps and developing high-performing teams in regulated environments.

There is no publicly available information about Jons personal life, hobbies, or interests outside of his professional career.

He has a proven track record of modernizing legacy systems, including leading a multi-year project to re-engineer a mainframe trading system to a Java and Oracle technology stack.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Building Engineering Teams
He is actively recruiting for key roles such as Technical Architect and Data Platform Lead to build out his team at Beazley.
Scalable Data Platforms
A recent hiring focus is on shaping a new data platform built for scale, speed, and self-service, indicating a key strategic priority.
Technology Modernization
His background includes leading a major project to re-engineer a mainframe-based trading system to a more modern Java/Oracle stack at Pershing.

Media Appearances

Jon has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Head of Engineering Shared Services at Beazley
6-2018 - 4-2025
Head Of Engineering and Architecture, Director at BNY Mellon | Pershing
11-2014 - 5-2018
Group Manager at BNY Mellon | Pershing
5-2013 - 11-2014
Vice President at Barclays Investment Bank
7-2011 - 5-2013
Vice President at Pershing

Education

1992 - 2000
Education details unavailable from langley park boys school

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Exp : 20 Location : Bromley, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Engineering Shared Services at Beazley
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Insights For Selling To Jon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jon is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jon

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jon move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Jon take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Jon

Personality Compatibility


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