Mark Downie

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

General Manager NOHC Finance ( Acend Life & Resolution Life Australasia Finance Practice Area Lead) at Resolution Life

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Overview

Mark Downie is the General Manager of NOHC Finance at Resolution Life, where he leads the Finance Practice Area for Acenda Life and Resolution Life Australasia. His career has centered on finance transformation and reporting, and he holds a Bachelors Degree from Bond University.

Outside of his finance career, Mark has demonstrated a commitment to philanthropy, notably by supporting the MS 24hr Mega Swim, a team relay event that raises funds for multiple sclerosis. He also has a stated interest in The Walt Disney Company and its animation studios.

His Finance & Actuarial team recently won the prestigious Finance Transformation Innovator Award for Australia and New Zealand.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Finance Transformation
His career at Resolution Life has focused on this, and his team recently won the "Finance Transformation Innovator Award" for their dedicated and innovative work.
Agile Methodologies
He has actively recruited for Agile Coach roles, emphasizing the importance of continuously improving business processes in a dynamic environment.
Philanthropic Support
He is a proud supporter of charitable events, such as the MS 24hr Mega Swim, which raises funds for multiple sclerosis through community engagement.

Media Appearances

Mark has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2026
General Manager NOHC Finance ( Acend Life & Resolution Life Australasia Finance Practice Area Lead) at Resolution Life
6-2023 - 2-2026
Chapter Area Lead: Finance and Centre of Excellence Lead: Finance Transformation and Reporting at Resolution Life
10-2022 - 12-2023
Chapter Area Lead: Finance at Resolution Life
6-2021 - 10-2022
Centre of Excellence Lead, Finance & Actuarial Transformation & Systems at Resolution Life
11-2020 - 6-2021
Head of Finance, Finance & Actuarial Transformation at Resolution Life

Education

1999 - 2000
Bachelor's Degree from Bond University

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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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