Kate Lister

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DISC Type : c

Operations Director at Biogen (UK) Ltd

Hitchin, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Kate Lister is the Operations Director at Biogen, leveraging a long tenure that began in 2006. With a background in Environmental Management from the University of Leeds and previous experience at the Environment Agency, she is an expert in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the waste-to-energy sector.

Kate demonstrates a strong commitment to her team, participating in challenging outdoor activities with colleagues for charitable causes. She recently took part in the Edale Skyline Walk to honor a valued team member who passed away, showing a deep sense of community and support within her professional life.

In 2017/18, Kate achieved the highest mark of all candidates who took the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Price-Sensitive

Systematic

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.


Topics They Care About

Environmental Compliance
Her entire career, from the Environment Agency to Director-level roles at Biogen, has focused on compliance within a heavily regulated industry.
Team Wellbeing
She publicly celebrates her team's successes and participates in memorial events, like a charity walk, for colleagues.
Anaerobic Digestion
She holds a senior operational role at one of the UK's largest operators of anaerobic digestion plants, overseeing operations and compliance.

Media Appearances

Kate has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Operations Director at Biogen (UK) Ltd
7-2024 - 1-2026
Compliance and Agri Director at Biogen (UK) Ltd
12-2018 - 7-2024
Compliance Director at Biogen (UK) Ltd
2-2018 - 12-2018
Director Of Compliance at Biogen (UK) Ltd
5-2014 - 2-2018
Head of Compliance at Biogen (UK) Ltd

Education

9-2000 - 6-2003
Environmental Management from University of Leeds
3-2019 - 10-2022
Diploma of Education from NEBOSH

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Insights For Selling To Kate

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kate is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kate

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kate move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Kate take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Kate

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