Kevin O'Brien

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CIO at HEADLAM GROUP PLC

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Kevin is the CIO at Headlam Group, an experienced IT and Transformation Director with a strong track record in delivering innovative solutions. He specializes in digital transformation and aligning IT with business strategy across retail and wholesale sectors. Colleagues describe him as a "great leader" and "collaborative colleague. "

Outside of work, Kevin is a dedicated marathon runner who recently completed the 2024 London Marathon. He is passionate about philanthropy, using his athletic challenges to raise significant funds for charitable causes. He is committed to supporting the Alzheimers Society through his fundraising efforts.

He successfully raised over £8, 000 for the Alzheimers Society by completing the London Marathon, far exceeding his initial £2, 000 goal.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Charming & Persuasive

Confident & Optimistic

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
A core specialty throughout his career, he has a proven track record of creating digital roadmaps and leading transformation initiatives at companies like FitFlop.
IT & Business Alignment
He focuses on delivering IT strategies that align with commercial priorities and drive business value, as noted in his professional summary and recommendations.
Omni-Channel Solutions
He has extensive experience in developing and delivering omni-channel retail and wholesale solutions across global markets including EMEA, APAC, and the USA.

Media Appearances

Kevin has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
CIO at HEADLAM GROUP PLC
12-2022 - 8-2023
Global CIO|CTO|Digital Transformation Leader at EPISTEMEIT LIMITED
9-2021 - 12-2022
Chief Technology Officer at MISSOMA
1-2019 - 7-2021
Global Transformation & IT Director at FitFlop
11-2016 - 1-2019
Global IT Director at FitFlop

Education

1992 - 1994
Information Systems from Institute of Data Processing Management
1991 - 1993
Information Technology from Institute of Data Processing Management

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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • 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 Kevin is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Kevin

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