Mark Wheatley

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Director at London Space Finance

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Mark is a Director at Delano Wheatley Consulting, a management consultancy focused on headhunting and advisory services for technology clients. A graduate of The University of Edinburgh, he is also a long-serving politician in the City of London, representing the Ward of Dowgate since 2013 and chairing several key committees. People often describe him as professional, ethical, diligent, and intelligent.

Born and raised in Africa, Mark later relocated to London, where he now lives with his family in the southeast of the city. He is a Liveryman of the Drapers Company, one of the historic Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London.

He is actively involved in establishing London as a pre-eminent global hub for space finance and investment.

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Risk Tolerant

Objective Evaluator

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Space Economy
As a Director of London Space Finance, he publicly advocates for making London a global hub for space investment and democratizing commercial opportunities in space.
Technology Headhunting
His consultancy specializes in connecting technology-enabled businesses with the UK's financial and professional services sectors through recruitment and strategic advisory.
London Civic Affairs
A politician since 2013, he chairs the Barbican Residential Committee and Local Government Pension Board, demonstrating deep engagement with London's local governance.

Media Appearances

Mark has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2024
Director at London Space Finance
3-2021
Director at Delano Wheatley Consulting
3-2010 - 2-2021
Director at Parkwell Management Consultants
5-2009 - 2-2010
Director at Delano Wheatley Search & Selection
2-2008 - 1-2009
Consultant at Drayton Finch

Education

1984 - 1988
Master of Arts (M.A.) from The University of Edinburgh
1977 - 1984
Education details unavailable from Kirkham

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Insights For Selling To Mark

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

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
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark 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 Mark

  • 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 Mark move?

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

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

You And Mark

Personality Compatibility


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