Les Gill

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Chief Operating Officer at Anabranch- Plus

Greater Leicester Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Les Gill is a COO and Board Chair specializing in technology acceleration and business growth. An MBA graduate from Warwick Business School, he is also a national award-winning executive mentor. People who have worked with him describe him as supportive, energetic, and delivery-focused, noting his ability to add value and provide invaluable guidance.

He is passionate about social impact, having co-founded an organization focused on empowering individuals from the criminal justice system to help their reintegration into society. His personal interests appear to include running, as he participates in Parkrun and draws parallels between athletic preparation and professional readiness.

Les co-authored the book "Addressing the Stag Syndrome" and co-hosts the "Mentoring Me, Mentoring You" podcast, both dedicated to the practice of business mentoring.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Risk Tolerant

Goal-Oriented

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Executive Mentoring
He is a national award winner for "Innovation in Mentoring," co-author of a book on the subject, and co-hosts a related podcast.
Sustainable Technology
As COO of Global Nano Network, he is involved in developing eco-friendly battery technology and digital twin manufacturing processes through the Clean Futures accelerator.
AI in Business
Recently earned a certification in "AI for Business Mentors," focusing on guiding business leaders through AI exploration and ethical implementation.

Media Appearances

Les has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Chief Operating Officer at Anabranch- Plus
12-2024
Director of Business Strategy at Reactive Components
2-2024
Managing Partner at Kilonova Consulting
3-2023
Chief Operations Officer - Chair of the Board at Global Nano Network Limited
9-2021
Advisor & Associate Director -Technology Strategy 🚀 ✈ 🚁 🚆 🚛 🚚🚲⛽ at Phoenix Ventures

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
9-2022 - 9-2023
Masters from The Association of business Mentors

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Insights For Selling To Les

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Les is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Les

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Les move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Les take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Les

Personality Compatibility


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