Natalie Wood

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DISC Type : Di

Director of Engineering at Pleo

United Kingdom

Overview

Natalie is a delivery-focused engineering and product leader, currently serving as Director of Engineering at Pleo. She specializes in building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and process optimization. People who have worked with her describe her as forthright, transparent, proactive, and an exceptional leader with high emotional intelligence.

Outside of her engineering leadership roles, Natalie is a passionate champion for neurodiversity in the workplace, drawing from her own experiences to raise awareness. She is also an obsessive candle maker, having launched her own candle business for fun during a recent career break to recharge and indulge in her hobbies.

In 2023, she won the Top 1% Leaders Award for her significant contributions to raising awareness for neurodiversity.

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Risk-Accepting

Conviction Driven

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Neurodiversity Advocacy
An award-winning, passionate advocate for neurodiversity and autism acceptance in the tech workplace, she frequently speaks on her personal journey and how to create inclusive environments.
Engineering Leadership
Focuses on building and scaling high-performing, cross-functional engineering teams, transforming team structures, and fostering individual growth.
Operational Efficiency
Passionate about streamlining processes, she has a proven track record of leading initiatives to improve product development, delivery, and overall efficiency in her teams.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2025
Director of Engineering at Pleo
11-2024 - 8-2025
Health and well-being at Career Break
3-2023 - 11-2024
VP of Engineering at Hokodo
6-2022 - 2-2023
Director Of Engineering at Egress Software Technologies
12-2021 - 5-2022
Director Of Engineering at Beacon

Education

1996 - 1999
2:1 from UCL
1993 - 1995
A-Level from Barton Peveril 6th Form College

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Exp : 23 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Engineering at Pleo
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Insights For Selling To Natalie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Natalie 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 Natalie

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Natalie move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Natalie take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Natalie

Personality Compatibility


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