Ken Turley

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DISC Type : Di

Chief Executive Officer (Fractional) at Recruit for Spouses

Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ken Turley is a senior executive and British Army veteran with extensive international experience in the government and defence sectors. He serves as a fractional CEO, strategic advisor, and non-executive director, focusing on driving growth for technology businesses and SMEs, particularly within the defence industry.

As a father to a neurodivergent son, Ken is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and inclusion. He dedicates significant time to supporting military families and veterans through his leadership roles at charities and trusts, aiming to improve retention and readiness within the Defence community.

Unique fact: Ken founded TOKK LTD, a company specifically designed to help small and medium-sized technology businesses successfully navigate and operate within the government and defence sectors.

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Risk-Accepting

Impact-Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Military Family Support
As CEO of Recruit for Spouses, he leads initiatives like Op SPOUSE, which is designed to strengthen Defence retention and readiness by supporting military families.
Neurodiversity Advocacy
As the father of a neurodivergent son, he publicly shares his perspective on the importance of understanding the reality behind neurodiversity diagnoses.
Defence Sector SMEs
His firm, TOKK LTD, and his advisory role at Make UK Defence are focused on helping small and medium-sized enterprises grow within the defence industry.

Media Appearances

Ken has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Chief Executive Officer (Fractional) at Recruit for Spouses
6-2025
Strategic Advisor at Make UK Defence
6-2018
Managing Director at TOKK LTD
3-2014
Strategic Advisor & Non Executive Director at Various - Confidential
11-2024
Trustee at Inspire Connected Communities Trust

Education

1974 - 1980
Education details unavailable from King Edward VI Grammar School
Batchelor of Science from The Open University

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Exp : 11 Location : Lincoln, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer (Fractional) at Recruit for Spouses
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Insights For Selling To Ken

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ken is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ken

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ken move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Ken take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Ken

Personality Compatibility


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