Kevin Everett-Yernaux

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Head of IT at DCK Group

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Kevin is an innovative IT leader with over two decades of experience, currently serving as the Head of IT at DCK Group. He specializes in driving operational efficiency, leading IT transformations, and enhancing cybersecurity within the retail sector. Colleagues describe him as professional, supportive, calm under pressure, and fair.

Outside of his professional life, Kevin is a passionate advocate for mental health, inspired by his wifes journey with ADHD. He is a supportive mentor who champions his team and actively helps former colleagues advance their careers. His leadership is guided by patience, encouragement, and curiosity.

He has technical certifications in Oracle Database (PL/SQL) and Java Fundamentals.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Hard To Convince

Demanding

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

IT Transformation
He is currently spearheading a comprehensive IT transformation at DCK Group, covering service desk, infrastructure, security, and application support.
Retail Technology
His career includes leadership roles at major retail and fashion companies like Reiss, MATCHESFASHION, Selfridges, and Sainsbury's, focusing on retail systems.
Supportive Leadership
He defines his management style by patience, encouragement, and curiosity, and is praised by colleagues for his mentorship and supportive nature.

Media Appearances

Kevin has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2021
Head of IT at DCK Group
1-2018 - 6-2021
Head of Infrastructure & Security at Reiss
10-2016 - 11-2017
Head of Service Delivery at MATCHESFASHION.COM
10-2014 - 10-2016
Multichannel & Finance Application Senior Support Manager at Selfridges
3-2011 - 10-2014
WebSphere Commerce & Front End Applications Team Lead at Sainsbury's

Education

Kevin has no verified education history

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Exp : 26 Location : London Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of IT at DCK Group
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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Kevin

Personality Compatibility


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