Mark Akerman

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Interim Chief Technology Officer/Chief Product Officer at PivotUs

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Mark is a versatile technology, digital, and business executive with extensive experience in the financial services sector. He focuses on harnessing technology for maximum business impact, leading major systems transformations to enhance performance and reduce costs. Colleagues describe him as a visionary, empath, and a brilliant communicator.

He has a genuine passion for the possibilities opened up by technology and maintains a strong focus on the ethics of using data and tech responsibly.

Personality Overview

Believer

Informal

Full Of Energy

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Fintech Leadership
Has held Chief Technology and Digital Officer roles at challenger banks like Tandem Bank and Oplo, in addition to consulting for startups like Moneybox.
Tech Transformation
He specializes in driving step-change improvements in performance and cost through system rehosting, replatforming, and outsourcing.
Startup Mentorship
Provides interim and fractional consulting to support tech startups and scale-ups with their operating models, digital assets, and technology strategy.

Media Appearances

Mark has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Interim Chief Technology Officer/Chief Product Officer at PivotUs
1-2022 - 4-2024
Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Tandem Bank
4-2020 - 1-2022
Chief Technology Officer and Board Director at Oplo
10-2012 - 3-2021
Owner at Akerman Consulting LTD
11-2018 - 2-2020
Chief Technology Officer (interim) at Admiral Group Plc

Education

1988 - 1993
Education details unavailable from Chew Valley School

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Exp : 13 Location : Bristol, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Interim Chief Technology Officer/Chief Product Officer at PivotUs
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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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