Mark Skelton

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DISC Type : Di

Chief Technology Officer at Node4

Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Mark Skelton is the Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Node4, where he leads the digital services division. An experienced technology leader with a background at Telefónica Tech and INSEAD, he specializes in cloud transformation and advising CxO-level stakeholders. Colleagues often describe him as technically sound and proactive.

He is driving significant AI adoption at Node4, overseeing the rollout of over 1, 100 Microsoft Copilot seats to enhance productivity and calculate ROI at the board level.

Personality Overview

Conviction Driven

Confident

Risk-Accepting

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

AI in the Workplace
Actively driving Node4's adoption of Microsoft Copilot and speaks publicly on how Agentic AI will transform future business models and workplace roles.
Microsoft Ecosystem
Deeply engaged with the Microsoft partnership, leveraging Node4's prestigious Inner Circle status and his experience leading Microsoft-centric businesses.
Cloud Transformation
Passionate about bridging the gap between technology and business, he advises CxO stakeholders on hybrid IT strategy across Azure, AWS, and private cloud.

Media Appearances

Mark has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Chief Technology Officer at Node4
8-2024
Managing Director - Digital Services at Node4
12-2023 - 10-2024
Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at Node4
4-2019 - 12-2023
Chief Technology Officer at Telefónica Tech
8-2022 - 5-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Incremental Group

Education

2002 - 2006
Bachelor’s Degree from University of Portsmouth
Accounting and Business/Management from INSEAD

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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Mark take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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