Lidia Bozhevolnaya

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Head of Growth Execution - Global Specialty at Howden

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Lidia is a growth and strategy leader at Howden, specializing in technology, innovation, and M&A within the financial services and insurance sectors. With an M. Sc. in Engineering, she is known for her visionary thinking and practical execution. Colleagues describe her as a highly intelligent, focused, and self-driven leader who builds high-performing teams across international markets.

Originally from Russia and having moved to Denmark as a teen, Lidia has a passion for fostering inclusive work environments. She is a Board Trustee for The Lord Mayors Appeal, a charity focused on creating a better and more inclusive City for All through philanthropy and fundraising. She is also a mentor to tech start-ups.

She has a truly global background, with extensive work experience across Europe, the US, Asia, and the Middle East.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Achievement-Oriented

Informal

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

Growth Execution
Her current role as Head of Growth Execution at Howden and her background in delivering results demonstrate her focus on this area.
Insurance Innovation
She has a stated passion for technology-led innovation and applying new technologies to improve efficiency and service in the insurance market.
Tech Start-up Mentoring
She serves as an advisor and mentor to tech-focused start-ups, with a keen eye for the quality and collaborative strength of founding teams.

Media Appearances

Lidia has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023
Head of Growth Execution - Global Specialty at Howden
2-2023
Board Trustee at The Lord Mayor's Appeal
2-2022 - 9-2023
Head of Distribution Capabilities at Convex Insurance
9-2020 - 2-2022
Group Strategic Projects at Convex Insurance
9-2020 - 8-2023
Vice President at Insurance Institute of London

Education

M.Sc. in Engineering from DTU - Technical University of Denmark
Studentereksamen from Aalborghus Gymnasium

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Insights For Selling To Lidia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lidia is

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

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lidia move?

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

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Lidia

Personality Compatibility


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