Matt J.

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

SVP, Technology Business Operations at Experian

United Kingdom

Overview

Matt is a senior technology leader with over 24 years of experience in the financial services sector, now serving as SVP of Technology Business Operations at Experian. He is a subject matter expert in technology and cybersecurity transformation. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science from Swansea University.

He is a results-driven change agent with a history of leading large-scale strategic change, including significant workforce and financial restructuring initiatives. His extensive international career includes over 18 years in London and 6 years in the Asia-Pacific region.

After graduating from university, he spent 24 consecutive years at Credit Suisse.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

Amiable & Agreeable

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Technology Transformation
Described as a "results-driven change agent" who leads organizations through large-scale strategic technology and cybersecurity change.
Cyber Security Leadership
Served as the Global COO for the Chief Security Office at Credit Suisse, overseeing strategy, delivery, and portfolio management.
Global Operations
Has extensive experience leading global functions from both London and Asia-Pacific, with work spanning the UK, Americas, Switzerland, and Poland.

Media Appearances

Matt has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
SVP, Technology Business Operations at Experian
4-2024 - 9-2024
Interim Head of Technology Business Operations at Experian
2-2022 - 4-2024
COO, Managing Director - Chief Security Office at Credit Suisse
7-2017 - 2-2022
COO / Program and Portfolio Mgmt, Director - Global Technology Security, IT UK and SMR Office at Credit Suisse
1-2016 - 7-2017
COO, Director - Market Data, Networks and CTO EMEA at Credit Suisse

Education

1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe

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Exp : 26 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : SVP, Technology Business Operations at Experian
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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

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

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

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

You And Matt

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