Kunle Kolaru

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Operations Director at VolkerHighways Ltd

Enfield, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Kunle Kolaru is a senior Operations Director at VolkerHighways with nearly 30 years of civil engineering experience, specializing in infrastructure maintenance, major construction projects, and government contracts. He holds a BEng(Hons) from the University of London. Colleagues often describe him as a great manager with "laser-guided insight. "

Based on his recent professional activities, Kunle is focused on pioneering sustainable and innovative solutions within the highways sector. He actively champions low-carbon materials and techniques, aiming to reduce environmental impact while enhancing community infrastructure and delivering value for money.

He once shared a personal post clarifying the phonetic pronunciation of his first name: "kun-lay. "

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

Being observant comes to them naturally.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Infrastructure
He is quoted in multiple recent articles championing the use of innovative, low-carbon materials and carbon reduction techniques on major highway projects.
Operational Leadership
Manages major construction and highway maintenance projects, with recommendations highlighting his ability to lead teams and consistently deliver results.
Public Sector Contracts
His career includes extensive experience mobilizing and delivering complex infrastructure contracts for both local and central government entities.

Media Appearances

Kunle has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2017
Operations Director at VolkerHighways Ltd
3-2017 - 3-2021
Managing Director (CVU), Operations Director (VH) at VOLKERHIGHWAYS LIMITED
10-2013 - 3-2021
Managing Director at CVU
5-2012 - 9-2013
Regional Director at Balfour Beatty Living Places
6-2011 - 5-2012
Contracts Manager, Strategy at Balfour Beatty Living Places

Education

1987 - 1991
BEng(Hons) from University of London
1985 - 1987
A-Levels; Physics from Westminster College

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Insights For Selling To Kunle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kunle is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kunle

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kunle move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Kunle take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Kunle

Personality Compatibility


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