Kyle Winterbottom

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Founder & CEO at Orbition Group

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Kyle Winterbottom is the Founder and CEO of Orbition Group, an executive search firm specializing in Data, Analytics & AI leadership across the UK, Europe, and the US. Recognized multiple times as one of the most influential people in data, he hosts the "Driven By Data" podcast and holds an MBA.

Outside of work, Kyle is a family man who enjoys spending time with his young family. He is also dedicated to fitness and can often be found training in the gym.

He holds a certification in Introduction to Radio Broadcasting, a skill he has put to good use as a successful podcast host.

Personality Overview

Informal

Achievement-Oriented

Assertive

If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.  They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.

Topics They Care About

D&A Leadership
He helps boards build data leadership capabilities and founded a community for over 2, 000 data executives. He frequently discusses the evolving role of the CDO.
Commercializing Data
A core theme in his content is the critical need for data leaders to articulate the commercial, P&L-impacting value of their work.
Data Talent Strategy
His firm advises on workforce planning, organizational design, and building employer brands to attract top data talent.

Media Appearances

Everything You Need to Know About Data Leadership Hiring with Kyle Winterbottom – CEO & Founder of Orbition Group. Featured in Driven by Data: The Podcast

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Kyle Winterbottom, CEO and Founder, Orbition Group - DataIQ. Featured in DataIQ

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EP166: Kyle Winterbottom, CEO & Founder of Orbition – Driven By Data Podcast. Featured in Driven By Data: The Podcast (YouTube)

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Work History

9-2020
Founder & CEO at Orbition Group
1-2022
Fractional Advisor at Orbition Group
10-2020
Founder & Host at Driven By Data: The Podcast
6-2023
Course Educator at Data Literacy Academy
9-2024
Employer Advisory Board - Q-Step Programme at The Manchester Metropolitan University

Education

2009 - 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lenoir-Rhyne University
2006 - 2009
Bachelor's degree from Teesside University

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Insights For Selling To Kyle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kyle is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kyle

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kyle move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Kyle take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Kyle

Personality Compatibility


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