Josh Buckland

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director of Strategy and Policy at EDF (UK)

United Kingdom

Overview

Josh Buckland is the Director of Strategy and Policy at EDF, responsible for the companys activities in nuclear, renewables, and retail. A University of Warwick graduate, he previously advised the UK Prime Minister and multiple Secretaries of State on energy and climate policy and was a partner at Flint Global.

Originally from Hong Kong, Josh now resides in South London with his wife. His personal interests include learning French and participating in a fantasy football league. During his school years, he was an avid cricket player.

Unique fact: Josh held several senior roles at the centre of the UK Government, including in the Prime Ministers Policy Unit in No10 Downing Street.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Overcautious

Tough To Convince

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

UK Energy Policy
He has extensive experience advising senior UK government officials and frequently comments on policy, including the transition to Net Zero and electricity market reform.
Energy Transition
His work focuses on guiding EDF's strategy to build "An Electric Britain" through clean power, electrification, and achieving the UK's net zero ambitions.
Renewable Investment
He actively writes and speaks about creating favorable conditions for investment in clean energy, including solar, nuclear, and through Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (cPPAs).

Media Appearances

Josh has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Director of Strategy and Policy at EDF (UK)
4-2024 - 1-2025
Advisor at Heat Geek
9-2021 - 1-2025
Partner at Flint Global
7-2021
Senior Fellow at Policy Exchange
1-2020 - 9-2021
Director at Flint Global

Education

2009 - 2012
Politics from University of Warwick
4 A levels - A from Gordon's School

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Insights For Selling To Josh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • 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 Josh 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 Josh

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Josh move?

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

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

You And Josh

Personality Compatibility


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