Kannan Alagappan

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DISC Type : IDS

CIO at Consumer Cellular at Consumer Cellular, Inc.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

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Work History

4-2026
CIO at Consumer Cellular at Consumer Cellular, Inc.
3-2024 - 4-2026
Chief Technology Officer at Circles
6-2019 - 3-2024
SVP, Chief Technology Officer at DISH Network
6-2018 - 10-2018
SVP, Customer Success and Services at New Relic, Inc.
1-2016 - 6-2018
CTO, Head of Technology at Telstra

Education

1992 - 1994
M.S from University of Arkansas
1988 - 1992
Bachelors from Annamalai University

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Exp : 9 Location : Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CIO at Consumer Cellular at Consumer Cellular, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Kannan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kannan is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kannan

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kannan move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Kannan take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Kannan

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