Kristian Elgey

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Group Chief Executive Officer at HH Global

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Kristian Elgey is the Group Chief Executive Officer of HH Global, a global marketing and creative production partner. A qualified management accountant with a Masters from the University of Aberdeen, he has progressed through key leadership roles including Group CFO and President, driving the companys financial and operational strategy for nearly a decade.

An avid endurance athlete, Kristian competes in ultra-marathons, including the multi-day Ultra X event in Tanzania. He combines this passion with philanthropy, frequently participating in fundraising challenges to support charitable causes like dementia research and childrens well-being.

Kristian has completed a 220km, multi-stage ultra-marathon through the national parks of Tanzania.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Non-Confrontational

Amiable & Agreeable

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Procurement
He is quoted extensively on HH Global's commitment to achieving Net Zero and using the company's procurement influence to drive sustainability and carbon reduction across the supply chain.
Endurance Challenges
He is a serious endurance athlete who has competed in multiple ultra-marathons, including the Ultra X Tanzania in 2023 and the upcoming 2026 London Marathon.
Charitable Fundraising
Actively raises funds for the Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation, supporting dementia research, environmental protection, and children's well-being through his athletic pursuits.

Media Appearances

Announcing new leadership appointments at HH Global. Featured in PR Newswire

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HH Global assembles leadership team to establish Nuevo as global creative ecosystem. Featured in PR Newswire

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HH Global Leadership Announcement. Featured in HH Global

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Work History

11-2023
Group Chief Executive Officer at HH Global
7-2023 - 11-2023
Group President at HH Global
2-2021 - 7-2023
Group Chief Financial Officer at HH Global
8-2016 - 2-2021
Finance Director at HH Global
7-2014 - 4-2016
Managing Director, Client Services & Strategic Sourcing at Williams Lea Tag

Education

1995 - 1999
MA(Hons) from University of Aberdeen

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Insights For Selling To Kristian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kristian is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kristian

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kristian move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Kristian take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Kristian

Personality Compatibility


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