Naresh Sonpar CC

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Governor at City of London School

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Naresh Sonpar leverages over 17 years as a hedge fund manager with a decade in public service, now serving as Chair of the City of London Corporations Education Board. He applies deep financial acumen in derivatives, risk management, and portfolio management to public sector governance and educational strategy. He holds a Master of Science from Durham University.

Naresh is deeply involved in community and family advocacy, evidenced by his support for the City Parent Carer Forum. He has a personal connection to neurodiversity advocacy and the arts through his son, a student of digital photography who has documented public events. He also champions funding opportunities for artists.

He successfully transitioned from building trading desks in global finance to shaping educational policy as a dedicated public servant.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Objective Evaluator

Early Adopter

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

Topics They Care About

Financial Literacy
He actively drives the financial literacy agenda, viewing it as essential for the country's economic, social, and moral success, a passion he has explicitly stated.
Education Governance
As Chair of the City's Education Board and a governor for multiple leading schools, he focuses on strategy, governance, and academic excellence.
Youth Empowerment
Passionate about creating career opportunities for young Londoners, he actively connects them with businesses to foster talent and future success.

Media Appearances

Naresh has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Governor at City of London School
7-2024
Governor at Guildhall School of Music & Drama
6-2024
Visiting Lecturer at City St George’s, University of London
3-2022
Company Member at City of London Academies Trust
6-2024
Director/Trustee at Gresham College

Education

7-2011 - 8-2012
PGCE from UCL Institute of Education
9-1991 - 8-1992
Master of Science - MS from Durham University

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Insights For Selling To Naresh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Naresh 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 Naresh

  • 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 Naresh move?

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

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

You And Naresh

Personality Compatibility


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